Kilimanjaro Diaries Part Two with Ffyon Davies & Francis Screech

Welcome to part two of Kilimanjaro Diaries! Ffyon Davies was invited to support a charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro as the medic last year, alongside Francis Screech. Their first-time ascent of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world was both thrilling and nerve-wracking for her. Although she had prior experience climbing Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro presented new challenges with its extreme altitude. In this episode, Ffyon and a fellow medic reflect on their adventure to the top by listening to Ffyon's voice recordings made during the climb. They discuss the realities of climbing Kilimanjaro as expedition medics, from managing altitude sickness to the underestimated demands on the body at 19,000ft. Both gained valuable insights from this unforgettable trip to Africa's highest peak.

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