The miracle of Insurance

Death, Taxes and Masturbation - the three inevitabilities in all of our lives. Although these days I'd suggest  Insurance has to be added to the list. And for Kilimanjaro climbers, it's essential. So, with a sense of foreboding, I phone the insurance company to see how much this is going to cost us.

"We're climbing Kilimanjaro so I need to extend our cover" 

Gooner D corrects me "It's a trek, not a climb" 

"Any specialist equipment" says the lad from Post Office Insurance "Ropes? Crampons?"

"Nope - just blister packs, surgical supports and prayer"

"And are you sticking to recognised tourist trails"

"Absolutely - but it's at high altitude"

"There are no altitude restrictions on the policy, so as long as it's a trek not a climb and you stick to the path, you're already covered"

Feckin' hell, the computer says "Yes" - hallelujah!