Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Student's Story
The summit - surrounded by black volcanic rock, high above the clouds... In September 2017 I was lucky enough to have the chance to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain on Earth. Unfortunately, I wasn’t inspired by the hit song ‘Africa’ by Toto and its meme ecosystem, but by a poster at university. Nevertheless, it was a truly life changing experience and I have no regrets. As well as the chance to witness incredible views and do some serious cardio, it also represented an opportunity to meet some new people and enjoy a week of independent travel in Tanzania afterwards. The appeal was obvious, and I wasted no time in signing up. Raising £3000 wasn’t easy, but was worth it. Although I would recommend not getting into a heated argument with an angry farmer about local fundraising bylaws! Nevertheless, after the odd cupcake sale, pub quizzes and a few begging letters, the Bristol team was ready. There were five of us in total, joined by teams from Durham, Brig...
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