Introduction to today's journey
Today's journey takes me from Horombo Huts heading back down the mountain through Mandara and down to Marangu Village, where we join our guides and porters to celebrate at the hotel.
Today's Journey
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Morning at Horombo Huts with another view of the summit. Thankfully I am now on my way down. |
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Another group of trekkers starting their climb towards Kibo, and hopefully onto the summit tomorrow morning. |
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A very large group about to depart for the summit. The track is very popular with people attempting to summit, with about a quarter of all starters succeeding. |
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Ready to start the final descent back towards the Marangu Hotel. |
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Heading down the mountain following the long track dropping about 1300 metres to Marangu Village. |
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It is a long way down with Marangu hidden below the clouds. |
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We do finally make it to the bottom and celebrate our success at the hotel. |
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Fateali gives me a certificate stating I've been to the top. |
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Celebrating with Fateali. He struggled a bit heading down the mountain. At age 64 he will be close to retirement. |
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A well deserved dinner of fresh food grown here at the hotel. No more walking for a while. |
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