Thursday, 28 August 2008

Only 4 sleeps before I climb "the big hill". With all the training i am afraid the blog has been the last thing on the list of priorities.Bad news though ,how is a girl to survive with only being able to take 15 kilo weight!!! Had to cut down on the undies , good job I'm not into taking shoes by the dozens:).We are going to stink a bit.15 kilo is the price we pay for comfort travel by air rather than truck across Kenya to our destination Kilimanjaro. The domestic flights are strict on the weight this 15k includes hand luggage too. Oh how will I survive without my hair dryer.Last days of training saw me with the weight vest at 10kg of lead, on the treadmill incline level 11 walking in short bursts and doing walking lunges in between each. Thanks Richard I have calves like Arnie Schwatshisname. The boxing has paid of strong arms too.We done some walks , got chased by cows last Saturday as we crossed a field , we where up to our ankles in cow dung and they where gaining on us . I said to Pam F*** opening the gate climb over. it was great way to see fantastic scenery of Rugely and Cannock Chase.Pam and I have a great treat in store on our first day in Kenya we are going to a snake farm. This where the venomous snakes are milked for their anti serum should be fantastic . Rumour has it we are invited for dinner too, hope it's not snake on the menu.It's doubtfull I can get access to a PC while away so this may be the last entry before we ascend to see the sunrise over the Serengeti and have 360 degree view of Africa. I just can't wait.