...I did it. It was not pretty.
Actually, you did quite well. Your hiking times were very good (IMO), and your pictures very nice. Well done! This in spite of symptoms of altitude sickness, and lingering effects of your cold/illness.
Imagine how you would have done with a little more time at altitude prior to departure, and without the residual effects of your cold/illness. Now you have a reason to come back for another hike. Perhaps via the Mountaineers route.
Congratulations.
