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It was a busy day yesterday as we met our latest group of trekkers. Tamara Franklin flew in from Singapore around 8am and hung out with us during the day whilst we waited for Ben Huff and Graeme Guilford to arrive on the 4pm flight. At the airport Darren Lindow and Stephen Murray introduced themselves after having arrived the previous day.When Shane their guide arrived close on 5pm from Cairns we drove off to Bomana War Cemetery and then later arrived at Sogeri Lodge just on dark.
After booking into Sogeri Lodge they decided to drive down the hill to the Kokoda Trail Hotel to eat before going back up to the lodge to spend the night.
This morning our staff were driven out to Owers' Corner about 6am to prepare for their trekkers to arrive later in the morning. Trekkers had a slightly later start and were picked up close on 8am. Before we drove off from the Sogeri Lodge, we took a minute to capture the moment with a group photograph.
IMGP3804__640x480_.JPGRussell Eroro waited outside the lodge to put their backpacks on the roof of our troopcarrier.
IMGP3803__640x480_.JPGIt was not too long and we were in the Toyota heading out on the road to Owers' Corner:
IMGP3805__640x480_.JPGOn the way out to Owers' Corner we stopped at McDonald's Corner where I took another group photograph:
IMGP3806__640x480_.JPGWhen we arrived at Owers' Corner it was still raining so we took cover under one of the traditional houses built there commonly referred to as a 'win haus'.
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IMGP3809__640x480_.JPGA short time later trekkers walked around and took photographs before preparing to depart from Owers' Corner:
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IMGP3814__640x480_.JPGThe usual group photographs were taken under the archway at Owers' Corner:
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IMGP3819__640x480_.JPGIt was soon time to say goodbye to Trek 780 as they headed down the hill towards Goldie River:
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IMGP3824__640x480_.JPGLast night trekkers reached Ua'Ule Creek where they spent the night. Everyone is doing just great and all are carrying their own packs. Today the plan is to head to Ofi Creek.
The guide for this trek is Shane Thomas:
IMGP3781__640x480_.JPGChange of plans, Shane just called up and said they were heading to Naoro where they would spend the night. Everyone continues to do well but Tamara is experiencing some knee problems and one other guy probably wishes he trained a little harder but no worries, all are going along just find.
DSC01244_Naoro_Village__640x480_.jpgShane called in via sat phone to say the group have now reached Menari where they are spending the night. Everyone continues to do well. Tomorrow they are heading for Naduri after they pick up their half way food at Efogi.
Hey, this is great to follow along with the trekkers! Thinking of you Dad … xx Hugs to Ben bro also! Love Gem
Last night trekkers were at Isurava Village and today are walking out into Kokoda. As soon as I hear they are in Kokoda I will post.
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