That was a bit stressful!!
The flight was okay and we managed to sleep a bit and we landed at 7.10am with our connecting flight at 7.20am we resigned ourselves to having to sort out a new flight etc.
As we approached the Transfers area they were shouting “Kilimanjaro?” and directing us to security and gate. We ran all the way, that was amusing but we made it. They’d actually held our plane back and we boarded at 7.45am. How lucky was that? Quickest I’ve run for a long time…🤣🤣
Now sat on the plane waiting for other passengers from our flight who didn’t run and for our bags to be loaded. So relieved as it would obviously have been hassle and lost time to sort the new flight. We were relaxed about it in a way because we have two days to play with. No need to worry about that now though because we’re here!!
That just shows there’s no point worrying about things you’re not in control of. That would have been so much lost energy.
The plane is only 4 seats wide and they just said the flight is 30mins. We think that’s the shortest we’ve been on. Expecting turbulence!
We got a glimpse of the mountain as we flew in, rising up above the clouds and bright sunshine. So cool, hard to believe we going to try and climb it.
Got off and no issues with security but we waited for John’s bag…and waited…and waited. Nightmare, it was not loaded on the plane, that’s what I was worried about for myself and it happened to John. He did the necessary paperwork and is hopeful it will arrive later today, but that’s definitely a stress we could do without, I can’t believe how calm he was. I know it’s something you have no control over but I’d be panicking about all I needed for the climb.
Anyway, we met our tour guide, Chediel who is going to be lead guide on the trek, and jumped in a van and drove for an hour to our hotel. The drive was the usual madness through shanty towns and shacks and coaches of people. Gradually the quality of life improved and there was more concrete and less dust and we got to our hotel, Mount Meru. Very nice indeed.
In reception we had a welcome drink and met Daniel and Elizabeth who are on our trek. We later found out there are 13 people on it.
We had a brief of what to expect over the coming days. We then went and unpacked and Chediel came and checked what we had and what we needed so that’s all sorted.
Got some trunks on and came down to relax by the pool. About 28 degrees so hot hot hot. Had some pizza and a few beers and chilled. Slept loads, very relaxing. Up to the room and more sorting and packing and then down for food in the restaurant, didn’t venture out and had pasta and beers. Not a late night, even though it was about 6.30pm UK time (3 hrs ahead here) we were all knackered and went to bed.
A long day but it still amazes me how in a few short hours we can be in not only a different country but a vastly different culture.
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