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Trek 141: – Hi everyone, due to the Australian Defense Force Academy not getting picked up in Canberra in time for their flight out of Sydney the trekkers didnt make it to PNG last Monday hence not in time to catch their flight to Kokoda today.
Because we are based here in PNG, their panic quickly turned into relaxation when I told them we could send them in via a charter to Popondetta after they arrived on their Wednesday flight by charter and they would then be picked up in our truck (KTL1) and driven up to Kokoda where they would overnight at Rusty's Place.
Trekkers are:
Warren Coaker; Nikolai Rofe; Ian Pullin; Rebecca Dyson; Claire Hill; Daid Horder; David Long; Meng Wang & SimonAshley-Bunn.
Trek 100:
Earlier this morning we put on a flight direct to Kokoda trek 100 which comprised of four doctors. 1 pathologist; 1 Cardiac surgeon; 1 GP & orthapedic surgeon and other friends.
Trekkers included:
Ian McIntosh; Hugh Counsell; John Counsell; John Atchison; OwenHarris; John Skelly & Jeff McPherson.
Update 7th July, 2005;
Trek 100
All are ok, they just arrived at Isurava village, all trekkers are well and doing fine, they will camp at the village tonight and proceed to their next destination tomorrow.Weather;
Well, it?s been cloudy the whole time; they will most likely or probably be expecting rain during the night, not too sure, we'll find out tomorrow. Other then that, everything?s ok, so is everyone.Latest update;
Trek 141
The group arrived at Isurava 15 minutes after trek 100. All are well and doing ok, no reports of anyone facing or having difficulties on the first day, they all seem to have done really well.They will also camp at Isurava village tonight and proceed tomorrow, to their next camp site.
Update 8th July, 2005;
Trek 141
Around 7:45am this morning the group left Isurava village, and headed out for their second day walk. All did really well today, not like yesterday were they all struggled up the test mountain, today it was a pretty fair bit of walk. All trekkers are ok; looking fine and very much fit.Their present location is at, Isurava Battlefield; they will have a little rest, look around, and take some pictures before heading to Eora Creek.
Trek 100
This group is also at Isurava Battlefield; likewise they too struggled yesterday, going up the test mountain, but so far today, they?ve done really well. All trekkers are ok, and doing fine.Latest on the trail;
Trek 100;
Currently at Eora creek having lunch; all trekkers are ok and everyone did extremely well today, which is good and we'd like to see and hear more of that.
When they are done with the lunch and rest, they will cross the creek and head up to their camp site.Weather still looks fine at this time.
Message to trek 141 from Geoff Moon:
Wish them all the best from ADFA.
Cheers, Geoff.
GEOFF MOON
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ADFAUpdate 11th July, 2005;
Trek 100
After spending the night at Efogi 1 yesterday, the group headed out for an early start this morning. All trekkers ok and doing fine.Their current location; Brigade Hill heading to Menari.
Trek 141
This group also spent the night at Efogi 1, likewise everything going good, everyone?s ok and doing fine.
They too are now at Brigade Hill, heading down to Menari. Whether or not they continue or camp there for the night, is up to them to decide, we?ll just have to wait and hear from them.Latest on the trail;
Trek 141
The group just finished lunch at Menari creek, and are slowly moving up to Menari look-out point.Tonight they will spend the night at New Nauro, and proceed on from there tomorrow morning. All trekkers are ok and doing terrific.
Latest Trek 100 & Trek 141
Both groups are now at New Nauro, they will camp there for the night and proceed on from there tomorrow. All trekkers are ok, still doing good and looking forward to their walk tomorrow.
Weather looking good at there end, with nice afternoon breeze.
Update 12th July, 2005;
Trek 100
The group left New Nauro 7am this morning, with all trekkers ready and on the move to started off another day?s adventure. They had lunch at Ofi creek some 25 to 30 minutes ago and now at Ioribaiwa heading down to Ua-ule creek, where they will camp for the night.All trekkers are ok, still going strong and doing extremely well. No reports of anyone having difficulties or problems, all seem to be doing well, so that?s good.
Weather
It?s a sunny day out there, so it?s very hot?Latest on the trail
Trek 141 & Trek 100
Trek 141 also had lunch at Ofi creek and is currently at Ioribaiwa Ridge, heading down to Ua-ule creek. Both groups will spend the night in the same camping area and proceed on from there tomorrow. All trekkers are well and still doing fine.Ofi Creek
Picture_180.jpgUpdate 13th July, 2005
Trek 100 & Trek 141
Both groups where at the top of Imita Ridge, when they gave me call. They started bright and early this morning, which saw them up at Imita, just a few minutes after that. Thought it was a tough and tiring climb, everyone did just great. All trekkers still going strong like usual and are all fine and well. Still no reports of anyone having problems, so that is even better.They are all currently at Goldie River having lunch; while some trekkers are busy munching away, others are swimming and relaxing near the river, after the long walk.
Both groups will spend the night at Owers Corner tonight and will proceed on to Vesilogo tomorrow, where they will be met by, both Russell and Gail, in our bus (PNGBD 1) and truck (KTL 2).
All trekkers are happy and excited that they?ve finally come to the end of their trail, no doubt about that, they should be.
If their guides call me this afternoon and update me on their latest, then you will all definitely see the latest post up on the website. For now that?s about it, and we?ll just wait and hear from them.
Goldie River, look how calm it is….
Picture_220.jpgUpdate 13th July, 2005;
Trek 100 & Trek 141
Both groups have now arrived here in Port Moresby. They were picked up at Vesilogo, around 9:30am ? 10am this morning and were brought straight down to Bomana War at to have a last look around before heading back into town.Everyone?s ok and still looking fit?
Congratulations To You All
Trek 100
Ian Mcintosh, Hugh Counsell, John Counsell, John Atchison, Owen Harris & John SkelleyTrek 141
Warren Coaker, Nikolai Rofe, Ian Pullin, Rebecca Dyson, Claire Hill, David Horder, David Long, Meng Wang & Simon Asheley-BunnBomana War Cemetery
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