Crispin Jones | Climbing Kibo via The Rongai Route - Day two

Climbing Kibo via The Rongai Route - Day two

The second day of the adventure First Cave to Kikewela Caves on the Rongai route

6.30 am, the frost can just be seen on the ridge of the tent
This is our first clear view of the prospect ahead
Mawenzie, the sister peak to Kibo. It's Kibo we will be climbing
Porters jogging ahead
The main mount of Kilimanjaro, Kibo
Tea break
Each walker has about 3 porters to carry their stuff, including tents and food, even water
Kibo
Kibo
Another break
Ferns
The is the mess tent where nearly all our meals are taken.
Shira
I did say nearly all our meals were in the mess tent. This is second cave.
Everlasting flowers
The three Scotsman; Nori, Graham and Alec
Guide William
Break
Break
Jan
Gerald
Arrive at Kikelewa Caves
Arrive at Kikelewa Caves
Stream
Willihad, one of our tent porters
Mawenzie in the evening light

Rants