Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 3

Another restless night. I don't think its the altitude as much a rambling mind in the dark. I'm sitting in our meal tent looking out at the summit. The sun hasn't risen yet over it's peak and most of the Shira plateau is still in shadow. On yesterdays walk Hashim told of the Elephant and Buffalo herds that live up on the plateau, there is just so much beauty in this region. Today we set off for the lava tower. It's at 4600mtrs and will be our first major test of altitude. I'll listen to our guides today 'pole pole' all the way.

Paul's shirt froze over night

We're getting closer..... slowly

Mealtimes are always a reason to smile

These birds are as big a pelican