We were not allowed to cross the border so we bussed back to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and flew over the country while our support trucks and gear went on without us. As our brave drivers drove through Kenya, we waited in Tanzania for two weeks. Instead of taking a break from our 12,000 bike race.
After the monotony of cycling for 2 months day in day out, Mount Kilimanjaro was a welcome change. It was exciting to change up the adventure but still pursue something extraordinary. We were in the best shape of our lives and trekking up the mountain seemed almost like a holiday after peddling 120 km a day. The scenery was breathtaking, the food was incredible and our guides and porters took great care of us.
I'd love to be there somedays.