We made it to the summit slowly but surely, since it felt like we were gasping for air, and got to wait in line for our opportunity for a picture at the peak.  This is the point where Amy asked, ‘Is this it?’ but still smiled, took in the view, and started her way back.  I stayed a little longer – it was crazy being on top of the world – before catching up with the group and heading down the mountain.  We found out that the first part of the hike with the dancing vegetables had actually been a huge field of loose rock, and that the best way down was to ski it.  I found this more entertaining than Amy, but we made it down and the crew had lunch ready for us.  After lunch, we hiked down the ‘McDonald’s route’ (Marangu) to Horombo Hut (3720m / 12204ft) exhausted.