A 13-year-old girl from Kerala has conquered Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. With this, she has become one of the youngest women to achieve this feat. 13-year-old Anna Mary is a resident of Cherthala in Alappuzha district of Kerala. Along with conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, he also demonstrated Taekwondo poomsae (patterns) and kicks on the summit.
Conquered the highest peak of Africa
According to the information, Anna Mary had left from Cherthala on October 28 with her father Shine Varghese. Mary described her journey as exciting. He said that we started climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on November 1. Chose the Lemosho route because of its natural beauty and gradual ascent, although it still had many challenges. Mary further said that we traveled 68 km in seven days to conquer the 18,885 feet high mountain. The trip included breathtaking landscapes including rainforests, marshlands, alpine deserts and awe-inspiring views of the summit. Mary further explained that on November 7, I conquered the summit.
Anna Marie further explained that one of the most thrilling moments was climbing the Barranco Wall, which is a natural rock formation. Which tested my climbing skills. Mary said, “With a background in rock climbing, I accepted the challenge and successfully completed the steep climb. Also witnessed a stunning sunrise at Kilimanjaro and panoramic views of the African landscape.”
Mary has also visited Friendship Mount
It is noteworthy that Anna Marie had conquered Friendship Mount in the Himalayas in the month of July this year. Mary shared her experience saying, “That’s when I heard about Kilimanjaro. It fascinated me. Now my goal is to conquer the Seven Summits (the highest on each of the seven continents).”
Two Indians were climbing Kilimanjaro
Mary said that while climbing Kilimanjaro, there were many groups from different countries like America, Germany, Denmark, France, Switzerland and China. But there were only two Indians here. Mary’s father Shine Varghese said that for this bravery, Mary has been named Simba by the local guides. Mary has been urging people to “get addicted to sports, not drugs”. She always emphasizes the power of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Mary’s father Varghese and Mary’s mother Preeti Maria Thomas are both IT professionals. Meanwhile, Mary studies class 8th at St. Mary’s High School, Cherthala.