April 2026
The term at Mount Kenya Academy ended with 4 days of final exams for all followed by the annual Sports Day. Parents came to pick up their children and cheer them on as they participated in various running events. The band opened the event. The junior school cheer squad performed enthusiastically. Everyone had a good time and the weather was perfect. Students had their bags packed and were ready to head home after the event. Two days later, April 4th, Chris and I flew from Kenya to Blantyre, Malawi to climb Mt. Mulanje, the highest point in the country. Chris with our guide, Reckson The trails were the steepest that I have ever experienced. Why have switchbacks when you can go straight up??? Manuel carried the food for 5 of us for 3 days. The first night we slept in a hut at the base of the final ascent to the summit. There were lots of other hikers, both Malawians and foreigners. Lunch on our first day included a jar of peanut butter! Beautiful views! Almost there... At the summi...