The bus parked at the park entrance and we all started walking together from there, but eventually the grade spread out (depending on how fast people walked). It was very cold when we first started, but we warmed up when we started walking. The terrain was very rocky, and there were lots of acacia trees. It was raining a little (a light drizzle) and so everyone was wearing their raincoats and hoodies, the sand was also kind of wet, but not enough to stick to the bottom of our shoes.
It was very steep in some places, and you had to scrabble up with your hands and feet. The view was awesome, but scary in some places. At the top you could see over the whole land, I could see the buses and the gate.
The teachers stayed with us the whole time and encouraged us to drink water. They also urged us forwards if we were tired.
I was in the middle of the walkers, and some people were already at the top when I got there. We all ate lunch together and then some people walked to an even higher peak. I didn't go with them, and me and one of my friends ran down the mountain together. It was a lot easier coming down than going up, but it was a little slippery and some people fell (but no one was seriously hurt). My toes and thighs were hurting alot when we were done.
The bus ride back was really long, because there was a traffic jam and we had to go through naivasha. Eventually we got back to ISK though, and I got a ride home with a friend.
I found this experiance very rewarding, it gave me a feel for what it will be like climbing Mount Kenya, and what I need and will have to do to prepare. I also feel the grade bonded a little on the climb, and enjoyed themselves overall.
I would NOT do this climb again, but I'm glad that I did it.
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