Kili update

As it has been two weeks now since our attempt on Kilimanjaro and with the feeling finally coming back to all of our fingers, it is time to update you on how we got on.

The whole climb took eight days. The first three days went fine all round, then on the fourth day the air got thinner, it became difficult to sleep and the headaches started … and they didn't stop until we came down again.

The final ascent of the summit was agony. We were shattered from not having been able to sleep properly for three nights and it was also absolutely freezing. Despite wearing all the clothes we had and gloves designed for -15°C, we still suffered and got frost bite. Unfortunately, although the three of us started the final day’s climb, only two of us made it to the top. After seven hours of physical and mental exhaustion (every step felt like a mile) we arrived at the summit in time to see the sun rising over Tanzania; the sense of achievement was fantastic (I have also added some photos here).

Thank you for all of your support and your donations towards the new St Anna library. We have hit our target and I am very pleased to report that the construction of the library will begin as soon as I get back to Kenya next week. I will also circulate regular updates with the progress of the build and some photos when it nears completion.

For the next few days I am enjoying some time at home with family and friends, but will be back at St. Anna next Wednesday.