Arusha — PRINCESS Sarah Abdullah, Daughter of Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, was forced to abandon her quest to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro when the mountain proved tough for her.
The 18-year old princess gave up the feat after succumbing to mountain illness, despite being escorted by a huge number of guides, minders, medical personnel and other staff. She managed to reach the 4,700 metres Kibo point before she and the entourage of 24 people made an about-turn last weekend.
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