We are really struggling to get everyone in one place. I don't even think we have managed to have a single occasion where we have all been in one place or even been on a single training / trekking session together. It will happen I'm sure and I'll nail the team photo.
Jean-Luc, myself, Indy, Dave and Andreas met at the Lench's Trust offices to review progress on fundraising and other matters. Things are going slower than we planned but we are expecting to meet our target. The balance of funds are due this week for our travel costs so we will all pay our fees for this directly to the travel agents. We discussed inoculations and will probably turn up en mass at the Handsworth surgery to get our Yellow fever jabs - another £55 - WOW!! Not only does Jean-Luc hate needles but this is going to hurt his wallet as well. We also need to sort out our malaria tablets the cost of which varies substantially depending on what make one gets and what side effects one is prepared to endure. I'm a but miffed that my practice nurse did not feel the need to prescribe Cholera vaccinations as Jean-Luc reckons I will need it. I will have to check this out.
According to the Kiboice blog that monitors weather on Kilimanjaro it has been snowing at the top of the mountain leading to a seasonal high in whiteness and the prevailing winds are also very heavy. Moreover, the long rainy season has begun and it has been "pouring it down big time " in Moshi which will be our starting point for the trek.
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