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Team Hawaii on top!
19 Oct, 05 - 17:12
Yes, we can hold our heads up high. I know there were some doubters among you. Out of shape, you thought. Well to be honest there were some complications. I blew out a lung at 15,000 ft., and thought my heart exploded at 17,000 ft., but step by step by agonizing step, we slowly crawled to "The Roof of Africa"!
Made some great friends along the way. 11 clients in all, along with what seemed like over 100 porters. Everytime a porter came running by with a huge bag on the back of his neck, always with a smile on his face and a word of encouagement, and then they were gone. These guys are amazingly fast, and tough. Kent commented that if he were to start a street gang, Kiliwarriors would be the guys to recruit. I can tell you this, Kent gang would certainly be on par with the Sharks and the Jets. Becca and Holden were great to be with, as was Lexi and Ray. Both couples were on their honeymoon, so at tlmes I felt sorry for them that they were stuck with the likes of us. The Brits, Neil and Peter were fun traveling companions. Always a laugh, with some added British humor. Pierre, our Canadian friend, was also great to be with. Turns out the guy is great dancer. For any of Pierre's friends, next time you see him, say: "Kata, Kata!" The porters have a saying: Pole Pole (pronouced poe-lay poe-lay). It means slowly slowly. They say it to everyone as we trudge up the steep slopes. It was funny as they started calling Kevin, pole pole. Avery and Eric did great and are feeling absolutely euphoric after the climb. All in all, a great trip. Next trip?
Jambo,'
We made it... We had such a great group of people on the hike up to Kibo. Hike was not too difficult, but the altitude was trying at times. Now we are resting at Kia lodge with friends. Cheers
Becca and Holden.....ooxx
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Aloha MJC:
we made it to the summit... i'm on a flight home tonnght, see you soon !
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