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seemed worth it. The golden rays of the planet. Literally, what was penciled as an
evening sun painted the snow-capped peak almost impossible dream on a piece of paper
in hues of pink and orange, and a sea of puffy while lounging on a couch in Qatar to the Top
white clouds stretched out below us. It was of the mighty African continent, where all of
an indescribable moment of pure, undiluted humanity began. We had done it!!
joy, a sense of achievement, and a testament The rascals John & Lucas had to kill the
to human endurance and the beauty of our moment and remind us that we were just
halfway through our expedition. We still had to
make it all the way down the mountain safely
and without incidents, but that was to worry
for the next day. Nothing could take away that
indescribable feeling from us. Climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro was not just a physical challenge,
but a mental one as well. It taught us the power
of resilience, the importance of patience, and
the sheer beauty of nature. It was a journey that
tested our limits, took away our misgivings
about our bodies and then showed us that we
could push them even further.
As I sign off, I want to say that if you ever get a
chance to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, grab it. It's
not just about reaching the summit, but about
the journey, the people you meet, the lessons
you learn, and the memories you create. It's a
journey that will stay with you long after you've
descended the mountain.
Until next time, hakuna matata, keep exploring,
my friends!
Way above the clouds. You can only see the jagged peaks
of Mwenzi peak (5,149 m). You can see a tiny person
in the picture just above the middle of the lower edge.
At that moment, there would’ve been only a few people
around the world who could literally say “I had clouds
floating below my feet”.
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