I slept ok at night. Did have to make a quick run to the outdoors at 2am, good thing I’m a guy. Standing in boxers, tshirt and a pair of running shoes and admiring the amazing stars outside in total silence was an added bonus, what a way to start my birthday out in this gorgeous nature. Well, quickly inside as it was freezing outside.
After breakfast we loaded up on water. They get water from local springs, then boil it for 30 min, and I run it through a small water filter to eradicate whatever might be left. Normally I am not too concerned, but no need to get sick up here on day 2. Long way to a doctor…
Today’s hike was a bit shorter in length than yesterday’s hike, but much steeper. We started out in open Mooreland with boulders and rocks. Gradually climbing.
Had a quick snack a little over half way and then continued climbing. Reached our high point today at roughly 4000 meters. Spent 5 min here before walking down 100 meters in altitude to our camp. Tents were ready.
Lunch consisted of soup, some vegetables, beef and bread. As a huge surprise the entire crew came along and sang happy birthday along with a fully custom cake and a bottle of sparkling grape juice for me. What an experience. Birthday songs in English and Swahili. We all shared cake and some sparkling grape juice.
The afternoon calls for a 1 hour acclimatization hike, but as I type this in my tent with terrential downpour and hail outside I doubt that will happen. For now, this is my view.
As the rain persisted and soaked the ground we skipped the acclimatization hike and enjoyed an absolutely spectacular sunset instead and an amazing dinner.
Nights at camp are usually very early. Bedtime 8.30pm for us.
Note: All blog text and pictures were done via smartphone.