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Climbing Kilimanjaro was an idea hatched over a glass of wine in the pub when we were relaxed, warm and comfortable. It all seemed so easy.  We joined a gym to 'get in training', researched (some more than others!), started organising what we needed and bought everything in Cotswolds - whatever would make us warm at the top!  Laura made it sound idyllic and like an epic adventure. Hardip remained blissfully unaware of a few of the more salient facts...

Once booked it was time for another glass of wine and slowly Laura filled Hardip in on more details about the 'stroll up Kili' - the altitude sickness (like the worst hangover you've ever had), the -20C as you head for the top, the aches and pains especially in the knees on the way down and all the while dealing with the side effects of taking Diamox to try to alleviate the altitude sickness (I'm not convinced it's worth taking!). It will be a test of Hardip and Laura's friendship if they're still talking when they get back!

But... it will be worth it for the incredible adventure and to raise money for a truly important charity. FORWARD (Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development) is dedicated to protecting women and girls in Africa. They work to improve the rights of women and girls, particularly focussing on tackling female genital mutilaion and child marriage. It's too easy for us to be completely ignorant of these horrific crimes despite their prevalence. Please give a little for the important work this charity does.

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