24 January 2011

3rd Day of Trek

Not much news today, I guess the guys are careful using their 25$ phone card... An SMS probably doesn't come cheap from Uganda? We got one message this morning though: "We're off for another day of trek, today tougher than yesterday, weather is fantastic and we had a good night of sleep". That was it... sounds like as good as it gets, n'est-ce pas?? Today they climbed approximately 915 altitude meter, starting after an early breakfast towards the John Matte Hut. 
The hike took them through the Kurt Sharfer Bridge, along the sparkling Mubuku river, view stunning views of Mount Stanley and Speke. Nature with open patches, Lobelia and heath moss forest! With that kind of weather, I bet they had a great day.


I found this great trip report from a bunch of norwegian guys, who climbed the peaks of the rwenzoris in january. Read and enjoy, it cannot get anymore detailed than this! http://www.ii.uib.no/~petter/mountains/5000mtn/Uganda/trip-report.html

Since there was not much news, I spent a part of my morning preparing an email to all our family, friends and contacts, including the information of the purpose of this trip and more information of the Haitian orphans, that we're trying to help. Diane, representing MAEC (Maison Arc en Ciel), has posted our blog on their facebook website, and sent out a separate message notifying their international followers of our action. She alse sent me a kind note... 
 "Thank you Jenny - I am copying Danielle, they need to know people are with them in this particular difficult period, believing and hoping for Haïti, and also she and Junior will be able to follow Bram's adventure, climbing slowly but surely, something they must do everyday with the personal and the kids, an everyday battle, but with '' plateaux '' for breathing and observing their accomplishments ! May Bram and his friend reach their goal safely ! Diane X0X"

We're doing a pretty good job raising awareness - please help us spreading the message even further! 
Tenebo - Together... Stay tuned, be safe, 
Love Jenny, with Brigitte as my guardian angel (read... guarding her mobile phone like a precious diamond!)

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