Still Day 1- First night on the mountain…

After a torturous, yet beautiful long hike we finally got to our Machame gate. Once again we were asked to register at the Ranger office. Signing my name in that register gave me solace, that my body would not rot in the rugged terrains of Kilimanjaro & these rangers would come to my rescue. The …

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Day 1: The gates have opened..

It is 7am of February 1st and Redemptor, our Popote point person [ yes! That is one epic name! We called her Redeem] along with Dixon (hike guide) arrived at our hotel for gear inspection. Missed gear was easily arranged by them at a nominal fee. After the briefing we did our best to down …

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