Saturday 17 September 2016

3 Summited and 1 down

Hi everyone,

Just dropping you all a quick note, Spencer, Salim and Safiya summited Kilimanjaro on the evening of the 16th but I had to drop out of the final climb due to a rare form of altitude sickness called pulmonary edema. I had to go down the mountain to prevent further complications and for treatment. It was a much more difficult climb than any of us had expected. It was well worth the challenge in spite of various difficulties encountered. We are all safely down the mountain now with many stories to be told. It will have to wait until we return in October. Thank you all for the tremendous support.

Bill

5 comments:

  1. What an incredible accomplishment Bill. Thank you for sharing your story with the world, and showing perseverance, determination, strength and faith in every single moment. You truly are an inspiration. -Christina Chen

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  2. Bill you are awesome!!! You did really well!!! Congrats!!! Thank God you are all in safe now!!
    Take care! - Tathiana Moreira

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  3. Thanks to God who prepared and provided you with a safe journey !!! Amazing Climb despite all the challenges.

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  4. Incredible journey and climb up this 19,000 feet monolith!!! Enjoy the rest of your journey as you reflect upon the special moments

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