Most Inspirational Moment
Looking over my shoulder on the final climb, seeing the horizon change from deepest, darkest blue to sunrise and at that precise moment, knowing for sure that we would all get to the top.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was called Makeke. He was brilliant. He organised well, gave very precise briefings each day and continually gave interesting information about the mountain.He was ably supported by Assistant Guides, James, Olauf, Godfrey and Vernance. They were all so supportive and could not do enough to help everyone on our trip. All were prepared to chat and share their experiences on and off the mountain, which made the whole experience extra special.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't waste another second, book it now, then practice every day on a step machine until your thighs ache. It is physically hard work, but worth every ounce of effort. I was probably the slowest person in our group, but it is like being a fun runner in a marathon. The object is to finish, there are no extra points for speed.
Suggestions
We had a lovely bunch of people in our group, all with their own personal reasons for making the trip. Makeke and the other guides were great, but there is no way any of us would have got to the summit without the tremendous effort of all the porters and the stomach engineer. They all deserve a medal.