Not much has been happening but at the same time lots has been going on. So read on for a quick update as we get ever nearer the big climb.
Getting the essentials done
Flights, accommodation, insurance, injections....you name it it needs to be done. BUT we have now broken the back of it. Everything is now booked up and in place. This week was the final "admin" day when we went to London to get our Visa's from the Tanzanian Embassy. It did rather hit home then.
Training
Training is still ongoing. I have mixed it up a bit as a new swimming pool has recently opening just 0.6km from work. Better still its right on my bus route so I can go before or after work - or even in my lunch break!! No excuses.
When I say a 'new' pool, its actually very, very old. The Thames Lido recently reopened after a three year long restoration project. The original pool first opened to the public in 1902 as the ladies swimming bath and is believed to be the oldest surviving outdoor municipal pool of the early Edwardian era. The pool was closed to the public in 1974.
Not only does the Lido give lucky people like me the opportunity to get fit in beautifully restored historic surroundings but it also includes a spa and restaurant. So you can make a day of it - swim, pamper and eat.
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| Photo courtesy of Thames Lido |
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| Photo courtesy of Thames Lido |
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| Keeping the character alive (Photo courtesy of Thames Lido) |
Getting over the tent
We have also had the hotel confirmed for the nights we won't be sleeping under the stars and over the spiders on the mountain. We have one night in Tanzania before we set off and two nights after the climb when we visit the school and enjoy a safari.
We will be staying at the Outpost Lodge in Arusha and are already dreaming of that first shower and sleep in a proper bed!
Fundraising
Just a quick update on fundraising.
As me and Susie are fundraising for different charities we have set up a joint fundraising page for any of our work colleagues to be able to donate to both of us. Any donations will simply be split between us equally. This joint campaign got a massive kick start with a donation of £2,000 from the EMEA team at work. Thats £1,000 for each of our chosen charities!
After some very generous donations, I am only £200 away from my personal target of £2,000. This is the amount I am aiming to raise via my personal donations page on this blog. Wouldn't it be lovely if I could reach that by Christmas!!
Tuesday, 28th November is Giving Tuesday. Why not mark this global giving day by making a small donation to my fundraising efforts. It would be lovely to end the year on a high!!!
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