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Last night we had the pleasure of meeting up with Julia Nguyen, our very first Vietnamese trekker. Julia informed me she arrived in Australia as a 6 year old and is now a dentist working in Melbourne. Even though she is the only trekker, I am sure they will all enjoy this trek as Julia has a bubbly personality and will keep them all chatting away as they walk along the track together.
The photograph below was taken outside the Sogeri Lodge where Julia spent the night. The second photograph was taken minutes after she boarded our troopcarrier for the drive out to Owers' Corenr:
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IMG_0045__640x480_.JPGOn the way out to Owers' Corner we stopped at McDonald's Corner:
IMG_0046__640x480_.JPGRelaxing under a hut waiting on our staff to get ready to move off from Owers' Corner. The other photograph was when her and Moses posed for a photograph.
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IMG_0049__640x480_.JPGWe could not let Julia walk off before a photograph under the archway by herself and with the group:
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IMG_0053__640x480_.JPGOne last photograph with her personal porter before heading off down her first descent towards Goldie River.
IMG_0057__640x480_.JPGIt was soon time to say goodbye to trek 874 as we wished them a safe trip:
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IMG_0062__640x480_.JPGThe guide for this trek is Eric Uwea from Sogeri:
IMG_0056__640x480_.JPGOther staff are Pescol Kageni and Moses Kanawi:
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IMG_0055__640x480_.JPGThe group had planned on heading for Ua'Ule Creek but it seems the track today was very slippery and wet so we are suspecting they stopped at Goodwater Campsite for the night.
All photographs taken today have been posted to our facebook page:
Julia and our staff spent last night at Ofi Creek and tonight are at Agulogo campsite next to the river.
Agulogo1__640x480_.JPGJulia has been going really well. Last night she was at Efogi the half way point. Earlier this morning the group passed through Naduri Village and then headed down to Templeton's I where they are spending the night.
Naduri_Village__640x480_.jpgHi Juls!! Congratulations on making it past the half way point!!!
I hope there hasn't been too many obstacles or challenges along the way… looks like you are doing really well! Love the photos at the start of the trek.. hopefully there will be more to come..looking forward to seeing your progress! Keep up the great work! Thinking of you and all the fun you're having Viv xx
Hey babee! First Vetnamese trekker! Awesome! And the only newbie on the team too!
Great to see you're smiling face and looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon and hearing all stories associated with this trek. Love you babe and know that I'm there with you in spirit!
And thank you to Viv who worked out to send you a MSG!
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Julie is heading for the finish line, well almost. This morning her and the Kokoda Trekking team walking with her passed through the highlight of the track, Isurava Memorial. They are now heading towards Deniki and tomorrow will walk off the track. Its all downhill now so no more climbing, up up up.
I texted to Eric both your messages so hopefully when they reach Deniki he will receive them and Julia will get to read them. Thanks for posting as I am sure she will get a kick out of knowing they have reached her whilst still out on the track.
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