2 weeks left - "I'm panicking" is an understatement!

It's been one helluva week down here with the preparations, shopping and so much to take in! Having spoken to my trip organisers about what to bring etc, I've had to delve into my savings to buy essentials. It's been fun I must say! There are so many things I didn't know about or never would have thought about if it were not for this climb, but I took it all in with a huge grin on my face!

I've bought a sleeping bag suitable for temperatures of -10degrees Celsius and below, waterproof outdoor jacket, waterproof trousers, these massive gloves I wouldn't wear on a normal cold day, breathable thermal pants and the like! The only thing left on my kit is perhaps my boots which I already have - I simply need to wear them out so they're comfortable when I climb. The only problem is, I don't even have time to break into my boots because of work and preparations! But I've got no need to panic, there's still 8 weeks until the climb! 

With just 2 weeks to go, I've already started packing so I won't forget anything - which is my deepest fear at the moment. I really want to get this right! Lastly, thank you for your support and for those who've already donated even though I haven't climbed yet. I really, really appreciate it and I shall think of you all while I'm hanging on Uhuru peak, with a huge smile on my face despite the physically draining climb! More to come soon!

Xx

The excitement!

It's been a hectic week this week! I've realised how lately my life is mostly spent at work, working out or sleeping! This week hasn't been very different from the previous. With only 4 weeks to go, I'm starting to feel the pressure mounting on me as I rush to get one thing done or the other. 

On Monday while at work, I had a bit of an accident with a heavy fire hazard door crushing my arm. Fortunately, nothing drastic happened (no fractures), however my bone was badly bruised which means even now as I type I'm having to use my rather useless left hand. That's been a major set back as I've missed two days of work and other work out sessions. On the positive side, I got to work mostly on my tummy and abs (which is completely irrelevant to my climb but to my personal fitness in general), and also thighs. 

On Monday I also received my volunteer t-shirt from Gap Guru, the company I'm going with, and soon I shall be receiving a "pre-departure information pack" to make me even more nervous! I've done so much to prepare myself for this trip and I must say, I'm both physically and mentally prepared. I do believe there's more work to be done both ways, but at this stage I can comfortably say I can climb that mountain and down with only a few more than the normal troubles along the way (altitude sickness and the like). I've also bought a thermal face mask to wear when temperatures drop the higher we climb. So my climbing gear is pretty much sorted!

Today I just went to shop for final things and most importantly, a CAMCORDER! I'm going to need that to record the climb and other spectacular moments which I will undoubtedly encounter! To say I'm excited is an understatement, I can't even find the proper word to describe it! 

Overall, it's been a great week and I'm excited as I count down the days left for my adventure to begin! Watch this space for more...

Xx