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Trekkers got to sleep in this morning as they were down for a 9:30am pickup for their flight to Kokoda. I must say all looked very keen and I finally got to meet MRS MOO who is a member of our forum and who has been active in posting and receiving messages. According to her she has been passionately glued to our website for months since she first decided to book through us. Now its her turn to be a trekker as she headed out to Kokoda with 7 other trekkers:
- Stuart Prendergast
- Jim Lamborn
- Gena Kyne
- Paul Evans
- Mary Howard
- Rochelle Howard
- Neil Barker
- Brendan MacLeod
In the hangar there was a citation jet parked and a remark was made as to whether that was their plane that they would travel over to Kokoda in. I smiled and said 'you wish'….
Sorry, I replied that plane is used to carry gold from Lihir to Australia and also to do medevac's and private charters and pointed to the aircraft they would be flying to Kokoda in.
For your enjoyment I asked them to pose in front of their first choice!
IMGP5227__Small_.JPGHere they are again just before they boarded a Cessna Caravan. All trekkers were as happy as larry and rearing to head out to Kokoda.
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IMGP5228__Small_.JPGApproximately 25 minutes later they were on the ground in Kokoda at the newly renovated airport terminal building that we had done this time last year.
Take a look at the photographs and judge for yourselves. We turned the old terminal building of a roof and posts into the building and grounds you see today.
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DSCN0645__Small_.JPGThis year we have been working on our new camping grounds and this is where our trekkers will be staying tonight.
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DSCN0657__Small___2_.JPGTo my sister, Mrs Moo and niece Rochelle – you're on the track at last! Happy trekking and I hope the weather is kind to you all.
Hi Mary and Rochelle. Happy trekking. I'll be checking your progress each day. Looks like you have good weather to start with.
Jan.
FINE weather this morning and TREK 429 commenced with all trekkers in high spirits.
Pictures of Kovelo, Hoi, Deniki and Isurawa.
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Isurava_Monument__Small_.jpgLeading this trek is John Derick Eroro who has walked over 400 + times so this trek should definitely not get lost…haha
Update 5th August: John radioed in this morning to say they spent last night at Isurava Village and now around 7:30am this morning walked into the Isurava Monument area which is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Isurava Village.
After a break there they will walk up to Alola Village and then down to Eora Creek where they plan on spending the night.
Photographs:
Pic 1: Isurava to Alola
Pic 2: View of the area they are presently in
Pic 3: Eora Creek
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IMG_1341__Small___2_.jpghey, dad its tristan here. I hope your havin a blast out there, cos where havin a blast here, but we miss u heaps and heaps. Just imagine the cold beer at the end. from lil evo.
hey its lauren,we miss you lots, keep marching on! hope there aren't too many leeches! and hope your getting in touch with your inner patriotic aussie, love you lots xox
Go Evo – thinking of you heaps tho l'm sure you are doing fine. luv Ali
best wishes to everyone on Trek 429
Hi Gena Hope your having a fab time and still smiling. Can't wait to hear about your adventure
Hilary
Message from Bernie:
Looks Fantastic!!! Happy trekking to All but special wishes and love to Neil. Roses are red – thank you!!!!!!
Trekkers will head off tomorrow towards Templeton's and will spend the night at Myola Junction 1900 campsite. Most trekkers do not like this area as its quite cold and not terribly inviting.
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IMGP4076__Small_.JPGHey Jim & Gena Great photos- wondering what you are doing right now. Archie misses you. Jen, Nick, Ness & Alex
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