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About Mount Kenya - 2007-08-26 by stanley gichohi
Africa's second highest mountain is high on many traveller's list. Its gleaming snow-capped peaks are a big attraction, an enticement in itself. It is a continuation of the Aberdares and forms part of the central highlands of Kenya, which are rich agricultural lands.Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 2391
Mount Kenya Trek: A Porter's Diary on Sirimon - Chogoria Traverse (Day 1) - 2007-09-03 by stanley gichohi
Today, the dark rainy clouds continue to hang around Nanyuki town making me wonder why I promised Evans our lead guide on Mt Kenya to include me on his Porters team that will accompany him and a group of Five Trekkers for a 5 day Mt Kenya trek via the Sirimon – Chogoria route. It's apparent to me now that the mountain isn't going to be short of rain any time soon. But before I ponder this thought further, Evans calls me to inform me that they're now crossing the Equator which is just a few minutes drive to where we are waiting for them. On their arrival, I am already in the company of the team's cook and the other porters all of who reside in this base climbing town of Nanyuki.Votes: 0 | Comment: 1 | Views: 3030
Mount Kenya Trek: A Porter's Diary on Sirimon - Chogoria Traverse (Day 2) - 2007-10-13 by stanley gichohi
The night passed not without it’s fair share of interruptions especially from the porters' nightmares perhaps due to exhaustion or fear of a rogue Elephant that has been giving trekkers a scare on several occasions at the popular "kona mbaya"(Dangerous Corner) along the Bamboo stretch.Votes: 0 | Comment: 1 | Views: 2779
Mount Kenya Trek: A Porter's Diary on Sirimon - Chogoria Traverse (Day 3) - 2007-10-21 by stanley gichohi
I open my eyes to the bright rays of sun rise and notice that I'm alone in the bunkhouse. Before I jump down I suddenly recall that today is our lazy day as the whole day will be spent here at camp while Evans takes the trekkers for a day hike to acclimatize properly.Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 3572
Mount Kenya Trek: A Porter's Diary on Sirimon - Chogoria Traverse (Day 4 & 5) - 2007-10-28 by stanley gichohi
As we do the final touches on breakfast, the climbers stream in... Walking wounded! And from the look of their eyes, I bet that some have been crying up there. It's quite normal and they do it often. Meantime, we give them time to cool off as we leisurely set their breakfast. Eventually they recover and start to devour their breakfast as we prepare ours. It's going to be a long day and as usual, eat as much as I can.Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 4071