Fortunately a niece and her mother ( my sister) reminded me to spare no expense and get the walking stick AND porter for the gorilla trek. Sage advice. The walking stick helped me down the mountain, and the porter helped me up…..er…pushed and prodded me up a four hour steep climb back up…that is. I’ll never forget his gentle mantra as we climbed….”we’re almost there…we’re almost there….take your time….you need water?” It almost became a chant but it got me to finish line!
