Trekkers have now reached the half way point of Efogi where they are spending the night at Landy Noel's guesthouse.

According to Pat, everyone is doing just great. Today was another wet slippery walk from Brigade Hill down to Efogi but everyone managed ok.

EFOGI – Battles of Mission Ridge and Brigade Hill.

In 1942, Efogi was situated in the large river valley below today's Kagi airstrip with its river known as fast and dangerous. Said to rise three metres in an hour. Halfway up the slope was Efogi North from where Lieutenant Kienzle had cut a second track to the right towards Myola.

The Australian's tried to hold the enemy – now reinforced to six battalions – at Brigade Hill/Mission Ridge south of the village. The 2/27th Battalion joined the battle with the 2/14th and 2/16th. Whilst the 2/27th repelled eight heavy assaults, the Japanese struck at an area between the 2/16th and brigade headquarters. This was one of the most savage battles of the Kokoda Campaign. As Brigadier Potts withdrew to Menari, the 2/27th found themselves cut off. It took them four weeks to make their way, without rations, in constant driving rain to safety in Sogeri.

During the counter offensive the 3rd Battalion reached Efogi on the 4th October wihtout meeting resistance. They were followed by the 2/33rd Battalion who buried the bodies of the Australian's who were killed during the withdrawal.
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Last night was spent at Eora Creek. Sorry no update as living here in Boroko, PNG at the moment, the power goes off for up to 6 hours at a time, so frustrating!

Trek 955: Its been a wet few days for this trek as they battled the elements and head to the finish line in Kokoda. Mud, mud, mud according to Pat when he phoned this afternoon. He said the track is very busy and last night they had to share with a few others at Eora Creek. A big thank you to Shane from another trekking company who was only too happy to share with our group. Its so nice when we all show respect to each other. Pat said despite the weather, trekkers are in good spirits and looking forward to walking out in Kokoda tomorrow around midday.

Earlie today they had a climb up to the village of Alola before heading to Isurava and then on to Isurava Village where they are spending the night.
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