No doubt year 2020 was very different to me and not only because of covid-19 but also because I climbed to Kilimanjaro and after that …
Trekking
Kilimanjaro – Day 8/10 – From Kibo to Horombo camp
Finally down hill, yay! I was so happy to go to bed knowing I would be “getting out of here”. I was already feeling better, …
Kilimanjaro – Day 6/10 – Third cave to Kibo (base) camp
I woke up feeling OK, but not good. I could feel the headache in the back of my head a bit distant though and I …
Training – W8/2020 Summit day and downhill
Second week was more trekking again up and down. We reached the highest altitude to everyone and also went almost 2000 meters down to get …
Kilimanjaro – Day 5/10 – Second cave to Third cave camp
We woke up a bit later about 30 minutes, but I was already up with the birds like usual. Sun was rising and it’s beams …
Kilimanjaro – Day 4/10 – Simba camp to Second cave camp
We all had our own private “hotel rooms”. My tent number was 9. I slept otherwise well but had to wake up a few times …
Training – W7/2020 Trekking, trekking and trekking
The amount of trekking we did was admirable and not just in kilometers but in altitude. I was surprised how much more calories you consume …
Kilimanjaro – Day 3/10 – From Rongai gate to Simba camp
Woke up 7 am before the alarm. I had everything organized already so quick “last” shower (there are no showers on the mountain except downhill …
Kilimanjaro – Day 2/10 – Sunshine and getting the kit ready
I slept well. Really well although it was a bit hot and humid. Temperature was around +31 degrees Celsius so about 30 more than back …
Training W50 – More Christmas hassle but tying to keep training on
It’s been a while since my last post about something else than weekly training. Moving house caused a total chaos for our household that has …
