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Day 105: Climbing to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko (2228 m)

April 10, 2014

My mission for the day? Conquer the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. At 9 am, I rose to face the day, greeted by persistently gloomy weather. The previous evening had been marred by drizzles, and the forecast didn’t promise any relief for the next three days, as warned by the knowledgeable lady at the Cooma information center. After a quick morning routine – teeth brushed, a quick visit to the less-than-ideal eco-toilet – I set out from the campsite, embarking on a 15-kilometer drive to Thredbo. Swiftly arriving, I grappled with a decision: ascend the mountain or embrace inertia for the day. The…

Day 34: Touching the summit of Gunung Kerinci

January 29, 2014

We made it! Today, we successfully reached the summit of Gunung Kerinci, the highest volcano in Indonesia! As scheduled, Kimon roused me at 3 am. Despite feeling tired, the anticipation of reaching the summit fueled my excitement. I had a modest breakfast consisting of a cup of tea and half a pack of cookies before embarking on our hike from Shelter 2 to Shelter 3. The previous night, I experienced several interruptions in my sleep due to the freezing cold. Despite wearing layers such as boxer shorts, thermal trousers, pajama trousers, normal trousers, thermal shirt, pajama shirt, and a sweater…