Disaster struck when at 16,500ft Sarah’s crutch handle broke at the handle bend. I ran down 1000ft to camp and jury-rigged a fix using the spare parts we brought and a rock as a hammer. Am now almost back up to Sarah – exhausted. It’s 5AM.
It seems one leg and one crutch won’t stop this lady from climbing Kilimanjaro. By the time I had got to where I left her, she’d climbed another 1000ft with the helping hand and bone-weary arm of Sosta, our most incredible Head Guide. She now has 2 crutches again so I’ll let you know how it goes. TTFN.