Mambo Poa from Karanga Campsite, day 4 of trek

Mambo Poa from 13,255 feet! (That is the cool way to say hello in Swahili, and we are definitely the coolest group on the mountain.) We had no rain today, YEAH! We started our day by tackling the Barranco Wall, the cliff that looms above the 3rd campsite. The wall is just one of the many challenges we face on the way to the summit. Basically it is a 2 hour team initiative in which we have to scramble/clamber up a cliff using our hands, knees and often our well padded butts (good thing we have kept our appetites and our bums haven't gotten too skinny.) We pulled it off without a hitch (or a fall) and had fun too! We are all well, no altitude sickness, healthy appetites and lots and lots of laughs. Barbara continues to be our leader, always the first behind our mighty National Park Guide, Michael. Her strength of body and mind is inspiring. We arrived at our campsite early so that we can rest, eat and hydrate all in preparation for the main event taking place at midnight tomorrow...summit night! We are thinking of you all and missing you but we are all pretty happy to be here. Have a great Saturday,
Love, The Poa (cool) Kili Gals