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Update 6th July, 2005;
Trek 76
14 trekkers head out early hours yesterday morning to Owers Corner to start their journey. The group then made a stop at the foot of Imita Ridge around 11:30am, where they had lunch before proceeding to their camp destination.All trekkers did great in the first few hours of their walk, there was no say of anyone, having or facing problems.
We did not get a respond from the group after their lunch, due to the two-way-radio not transmitting well. If we do get a clear reception today, we'll update you on their latest.
Trek 76, consists of the following trekkers;
Will Zouch, Steve Le Breton, Garry Ridland, Craig Smith, David Zouch, Maria Wood, Heather Forster, Mike Little, Matt Little & Dan LittleAnd joined by this lot of trekkers; Debbie Lewis, Kris Liebke, Doug Liebke & Paul Cooper. All total of 14 trekkers.
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Trek 76
The group?s first camp was at Ua-ule creek, where they spent the night. All trekkers did ok, thought it was tough climbing up Imita Ridge after their lunch yesterday, no one had difficulties, they all did well and all were fine at the end of the day.Today just got a call from the group guide Justice Evari, who said, the group is currently located at Ioribaiwa Ridge. They will have a few minutes of rest there and push on to Ofi creek where they will have lunch. So far, all trekkers are still doing ok and are all well.
Weather?s ok, only a few clouds gathering, we don?t know if it?s going to rain, but we'll just have to wait and find out later on this evening.
Not sure if this is the best way to pass on information to the Trekkers but can somebody please tell Doug and Kris that the mighty NSW Blues smashed Qld in Origin 3. Final score NSW 32 beat QLD 10 <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:D” border=”0″ alt=”biggrin.gif” />
Oh yeah, and we hope they're doing well too. <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//smile.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:)” border=”0″ alt=”smile.gif” />
Hi can you please let Kris and Doug Liebke know the the blues won 32 – 10. The score at 1/2 time was 18 – 0. In the 1st half Anasta was 1st try scorer and Matt King was in the 2nd half. Also that Pam says hello. Thinking of you, hope all is well. Pete
Update 7th July, 2005;
Trek 76
The group spent their last night at Ofi creek, and started bright and early this morning. Now at Nauro, all trekkers are ok, still doing terrific, including the two younger trekkers, Matt and Dan Little, the twosome are doing extremely well.At this time, still no reports of anyone having problems or difficulties, so that?s good news, weather looking fine at their end, so that must make it ok for the trekkers.
Messages from Kokoda Trail;
Paul Cooper sends this to his wife; ?Everything?s going well?
Kris Liebke; ?Thank you for the messages. Hello to Peter, Henry, Toby and Pam, my knees are ok. Doug is doing ok and we?re both fine.?
Can you please say hi to Debbie Lewis,
Tell her…'Carly, Barry & Jackson are thinking of you.
Hope your having fun!
Dont stop, keep going!! We're proud of you!
hope your wearing your lipstick!'Thanks. Carly
Please pass on a hello to Paul Cooper from Tim and Mel. We hope that he doesn't have to get up too early to tape his feet before everyone else gets up! <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//rolleyes.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:rolleyes:” border=”0″ alt=”rolleyes.gif” />
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Trek 76
They started early this morning, so it didn?t take them long before arriving at their camping area, Nauro. This gives the trekkers enough time to rest those tired bodies and legs of theirs, after a fair bit of climb up Maguli Range, and also some time to go look around the village or do other fun stuff, which I suppose, they will or might want to do at this time.Other then that, all the trekkers are well, still in great conditions and they are looking forward for the walk tomorrow.
Weather;
They had a few showers this morning and also the night before, but it was ok, there weren?t many leeches around, so it wasn?t that bad.Message from Debbie Lewis Kokoda Trail;
?That nice, thank you. The lipstick hasn?t budged in since we left?.hahaha.?
Message for Deb Lewis
Hope all 'components' are fighting fit. No 'pacifics' please!
We're thinking of you and checking the map.
From: The girls in the office
PS: No rain in Cullamulla this week. <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:D” border=”0″ alt=”biggrin.gif” />
Hi can you please pass on these messages to Kris Liebke.
Message from Harry, Does your Porter speak english? Have you seen any animals?I miss you Daddy <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//tongue.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:P” border=”0″ alt=”tongue.gif” />
Message from Toby, I love you Daddy have you been on a bridge yet, we are going to the movies today.
Thinking of you love PeteWe all send our love to Doug and let him know that we are going to give Pam a party for her Birthday.
Pam says alls well hope you are having a good time
Update 8th July, 2005;
Trek 76
The group is now heading to Efogi 1; their current location, Menari look-out point heading to Brigade Hill. All trekkers are ok and still doing terrific.I haven?t spoken to any of the trekkers this morning, so haven't passed on any messages, obviously everyone?s walking. I?ll have to wait till they get to a better spot or location, so that I can pass all messages to loved ones on the trail.
Otherwise, everything?s ok, everyone?s fine; we?ll hear from them when they get to their next destination.
Hi Jessie <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//smile.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:)” border=”0″ alt=”smile.gif” /> & Gail <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//cool.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”B)” border=”0″ alt=”cool.gif” />
Hope you are both well. Could you please pass on my regards to Justus and tell him that I'm posting photos to him at Kokoda, should get them late next week, also photos for Maurice, Smithy & Aaron. Hope they are all well and it is great to keeptrack of what Justus is doing and where he is. Justus is a natural leader and a great Tour Guide, I enjoyed his company enormously.
Also sending The Pictorial and a CD with photos of Trek 83 – ANZAC at Isurava to you Gail, sorry better late than never.
Regards
Waza <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:D” border=”0″ alt=”biggrin.gif” />
Message to Paul Cooper
Thanks for the hello. Missing you heaps. Everyone says to say hello. Jack has only slept on the bed once (so far)!!! Lots of Love and keep smiling..Helen
Message from Paul Cooper: Says he is having fun and enjoying himself. This trek tried to talk to us today but the radio was too noisy and we couldnt hear properly what they were saying, will try again tomorrow.
Message for Pam:
Doug, said to wish you a happy birthday Pam so here we are to pass on his birthday wishes to you.
rose.gifTrek Update 9th July:When Justus made contact today, it was very hard to hear him properly but he managed to let us know that all trekkers are doing just great and that tonight they had hoped to camp at Myola Junction.
Also at Myola Junction more than likely would have been our other three treks – trek 76 heading towards Kokoda and the other two treks heading towards this end Ower's Corner.
The boys love meeting up with their wantoks (relatives/friends)sharing stories/singing songs etc, kinda like a celebration. The guides and porters will be getting excited soon as they begin their last couple of days walk and head for home. At the highest point, Mt Bellamy the boys smell home and its hard to stop them at this point as they start to miss their families and know home is just around another couple of corners.
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