Just received from Sean: Everyone is in.  It’s been a great day – there’s been no rain, it’s only now tapping gently on the tents.  We had chicken & chips for lunch (my favourite) and fish and pasta for dinner.  It’s fresh outside.  We’re snuggled up in our sleeping bags – great sleep ahead.

Heard from Sean last night that they were comfortably ensconced at the Ashi Protea hotel. He briefed everyone about the climb ahead, what gear to wear on each day and how to avoid altitude sickness (by eating lots, thereby raising your red blood cells, and drinking constantly to keep hydrated). The rugby fans in the group then stayed […]

Sean met up with Ashleigh Palmer, Ian Palmer (Ashleigh’s dad), Remo Pollastri and Scott & Nikki Stanton at JHB International departures at 6am this morning.  The group are en route to Kilimanjaro today with a short stop over in Zanzibar before flying on to Kili and meeting up with Kate Moore and Amy & Craig […]