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| Onsea House Terrace |
All the advice I received said to rest, eat well and drink lots of water. Taking that to heart I am pretty sure my lungs are floating. There is no doubt I will be well hydrated for the climb!
My place of respite is the Onsea Hotel. An adorable family-run B&B that was started by a Belgian chef and his cousin. Needless to say the food has been exceptional. Axel, the owner-chef, joined me for dinner this evening. . . actually I should say he entertained me for dinner. Interesting conversation and stories about his over arching views of the US and his guests. Lots of laughter! It's evident he does this to bring joy and smiles to others.
One of the things that amazes me here and would drive us crazy is the availability of services. After breakfast I asked if I could get a massage . . . the answer of course was yes. 40 minutes later Agnes arrived by bus hauling her supplies. How many of us could sit around waiting for a phone call for your livelihood? My new friend and I chatted while she rubbed cooking oil all over my body. Greasy and felt so good The best part was the ambiance. The table was placed outside on the upper terrace overlooking the Nasami Hills and valley. Seemed like 100 birds chirped away as Agnes assured me I would make the summit -100 percent! As a further insurance that I stay relaxed, Joel drew me an outdoor Jacuzzi with avocado oil. Let's just say there was no chance of my cares not slipping away!
Joshua, our guide with Team Kilimanjaro, arrived to check out my gear and provide a few details for tomorrow. And with that I am good to go!
As I sit on the terrace drinking a cup of hot tea I'm thankful that I chose the Onsea, which already feels like home. The anxious feeling has been replaced with comfort and confidence. I suppose a good night's rest is the only thing that lies between me and the mountain now!
Love,
Donna
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Location:Onsea House, Arusha, Tanzania
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