Day 1 was great. It was dry throughout, not overly difficult and fantastic scenery. Everyone is in great spirits.
We are at camp now as i write this and boy is it busy. Literally hundreds of people: so much for this being a quiet route!!!
We began the day with a long 3 hour bus ride to the lemosho village and, once registered and our kit weighed, we then set off in 4 by 4 trucks to the start point. This latter journey was shall we say "different" as the drivers careered over 3 foot potholes with gay abandon crashing everyone all too frequently into the windows and roof. But it was fun.
At 1pm we set off and walked for 5 hours through the beautiful rainforest. We saw colobus monkeys, an eagle, many beautiful flowers and generally great scenery. Everyone coped with the climbing very well and no one had any altitude sickness - but then that is to be expected at this height to be honest.
We are now at 7,800 feet which is not bad for day 1. Everyone of the group has asked that I pass on their love to friends and family at home and to say they are all fine. I shall not do that individually but the message is very much being sent.
The really good news is that whilst still present, both Nigel Howlett's cough and my chest infection have improved during the day being out in the open and we are certainly well enough to carry on tomorrow. If we improve tomorrow at the same rate then we are both in good shape.
TTFN
Sent from Nigel Payne's iPhone
good luc dad love monty xxxxxxx hav a grat time love monty
ReplyDeleteGood luck daddy and have a great time i am better now and i miss you soooooooooooooooooooo mutch today is jessies birthday party and we are gooing to pooooooool in the park lotsssssssssssss and lotssssssssssss of love MooMooxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
heyy papa it's lucy! how's tanzania? is it hot? is it tiring? hows the food? is it good? We're all missing you and we hope you have an amazing time! lots of love lucy xxxxxxx
Hey Daddy,
How are you? Is it really cold or really warm? Have you started climbing yet? I know you'll do really well and get to the top.
Good luck.
Be careful.
Lots of love
Jessie
xxx
Wow, sounds like all is going great. Keep up the good work and good spirits. Loving the updates and wishing the best to you all, especially Lisa - you go girl and keep those boys in line! Thinking of you and what an amazing thing it is that you are all doing. So jealous! Keep the updates coming so we know you are all safe and well. xxxx Vicki x
ReplyDeleteCongrats all, 7,800 feet already. keep up the excellent work.
ReplyDeleteAlly was in HQ last night it just wasn't the same without you.
Loving the posts great work Nigel, please keep them coming cos im reporting back to others on how are girl is doing xxx