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HIKING RURIMERIA HILLS

Let me tell you Maina, we went hiking the other day and came back different people. There's no way you can go up there and come back whole; the old you is taken (to Valhalla probably) and the new you comes downhill to Kattegat (If you know, you know). A group of us set out to explore Kenya recently and have nothing but good memories to treasure from our adventure.

Rurimeria Hills forms one of the towering peaks of the Aberdare Ranges and stands at approx 3,860 meters above sea level. It is the third tallest hill after Mounts Satima and Kinangop. Unlike other hikes I've been to that start with a long trek followed by a steep climb, this didn't even give us a heads up - the steep climb was first, followed by the not so long trek on level grounds towards the summit. 

Going up the hill was fun and quite easy especially for the few of us who'd previously made efforts to make working out a lifestyle. What about going downhill you ask? My friend, it bite itself each other like nobody's business, kiliumana!! My good pal Mandela here tells it like it was. It started raining (Hailstorm? ile ya mawe) while we were just embarking on our journey back from the summit. The trails became very slippery so going down (pun intended...slippery? going down? Are you thinking what I'm thinking?) was quite the task (...though it shouldn't be, right?)

All in all, Rurimeria was a walk in the park. We need a greater challenge. We've been hearing Elephant Hill & Mt. Kenya calling... they better be ready - like we are! 

See full video of  our experience (HERE). Thank you for reading! 

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