September 16, Kilimanjaro: Mission accomplished
5895 meters, with the last part starting from 4700mts. Madness and suicidal tendencies, who understand a bit of high altitude sickness know what we are referring to here.
People took all kind of drugs to go up there. I saw zombies advancing without soul staring at Uhuru Peak hypnotized, some were brought up by force (which is extremly stupid, if you go up on your legs, you stand a chance to go done alone, but if they carry you up there, how can you go down without help?). Does it make sense to hike like this?
Many had to go back after Giliam's point, over 5600mts. The high altitude sickness do not make any distinction. A man lost temporary his sight, and everyday few people where brought down on stretchers.
It's madness trying to go up without training, and even with it, it's very dangerous.
Before that, we climbed Mount Kenya, reaching Point Lenana (4985 mts), of course under rain and on a muddy non-path with our 15kgs backpack as ususal lately.
Anyway, it's done! Now we deserve some rest by the beach in Zanzibar:)))
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