Rhys Darby dances on the Mars-like barren landscape.
Our columnist continues his intrepid climb of Kilimanjaro. Day 3
Today was one of the hardest slogs I've had to do in my life. I've had a sore throat and a cough since the beginning of this expedition but today with the increased altitude I found it quite hard to breathe.
I fell behind in the pace and it
was evident that I was working much harder than everybody else just to keep up. I could feel the coldness in my throat every time I took a breath and this was coupled with a tightness in my chest. After lunch at around the 4000m mark I had to stop.
Joffrey the guide took my pack and decreased the pace considerably so I could make it. I also received sweets, chocolates and a special energy gel from Mahe the Olympian. With no pack and the slower pace I found it easier and managed to "keep on truckin".
Very rocky and barren landscape made for dull views although we did come across a chameleon, my favourite lizard. I held it up for all to see. It was only a small one but thanks to my keen interest in animals, this little fella lifted my spirits immensely.
