We bid our farewells and trek 740 were on the track:IMGP0141__640x480_.JPGIMGP0142__640x480_.JPG

Another group photograph was taken only this time including the guide and food porters:IMGP0137__640x480_.JPG

On this trek all five blokes are carrying their own packs so our national staff were reduced but include another guide by the name of Kingsley Boropi. He can been seen here minutes before Harold spoke with their trekkers about what to expect from today's walk:IMGP0139__640x480_.JPGIMGP0138__640x480_.JPGIMGP0140__640x480_.JPG

The guide for this trek is Harold Hauro which will be his last for this year so at Owers' Corner we said our goodbye's until we meet again in 2012:IMGP0143__640x480_.JPG

At Owers' Corner, our boys were pretty much ready to move out so I took the opportunity to take another group photograph shortly before they headed off.IMGP0136__640x480_.JPG

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Trek 703 as they walked off as planned today into Kokoda and at the present time are relaxing at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat our base in Kokoda.

Last night trekkers spent the night at Templeton's Crossing and today have reached Isurava Village. Tomorrow they will walk into Kokoda around midday according to Shane.All trekkers continue to do well and no doubt are looking forward to completing their trek. Tonight I was talking to someone in Kokoda and could hear the heavy rain falling on…[Read more]

Last night trekkers were at Menari and today the plan was to bypass Efogi and move on down to Naduri to spend the night. Everyone continues to do well. Day_4_Another_log_crossing__Leaving_river_near_Menari_after___640x480___640x480_.jpgDay_4_Top_of_Menari_Range__view_of_mountains_or_hills_we__ve___640x480___640x480_.jpg

Hi again, you reminded me of one thing Heather mentioned yesterday. In training she apparently added some extra weight but when she came to walk forgot that she had to add 1kg extra to cover for her daily ration pack. Of course she could have asked her personal porter to carry on her behalf but it seems she wanted to carry this herself.I am not…[Read more]

thankyou so much 4 your reply Boss MeriI am def impressed with ur website and the fact that u have replied. I am madly taking notes and please dont laugh but am already adding a 6 kilo water bag in a backpack (much 2 my daughters embaressment) when I do my daily walks. I much appreciate the info on the other lady and hopefully she will join the…[Read more]

Jenny, do not let age bother you. Just look at the photograph of the lady below who from memory I think she told me just turned 60. She had a ball and yesterday during my drive around with her, she talked non stop and was just so excited about her experience. She had married young, raised children and never travelled. Her son walked with us a…[Read more]

Shane just called in and said yesterday as planned they reached Ua'Ule Creek and are now heading towards Nauro for the night. He says everyone is tired at the moment but the group are doing well.Va__Ule_Creek___creek__Small_.jpg271368_10150304925030971_374403025970_9916375_7111050_o__640x480_.jpg

A group photograph was taken minutes before the group departed on their first descent down to Goldie River.P1000539__640x480_.JPG

Last but not least, Anna Barnes and Simon Harvey team up with Moses Buka, the younger brother of the trek hero 'Brendan Buka' who has won our Kokoda Challenge Race for the past 4 times we have run the race. Moses finished equal 3rd in this year's race but told me yesterday he plans on winning our next race.P1000545__640x480_.JPG

Steven Scott seen here with Ramsi IdauP1000544__640x480_.JPG

Tom Hango who a few years back won our Kokoda Challenge Event in 19 hours met up with Michael Adams:P1000543__640x480_.JPG

Duggie Eroro met up with Claire Arnold who he would walk with on the Kokoda Track:P1000542__640x480_.JPG

At Owers' Corner trekkers met up with their porters. As I had a trek flying in yesterday I did not go up on the bus so have to hope my son stuck to the schedule and put trekkers with the porters I selected. If I have the wrong person matched up, please forgive me.Am assuming it is Olivia Basil with Garni Bore as her personal…[Read more]

Some of the trekkers had individual shots taken of them inside the bus.P1000534__640x480_.JPGP1000535__640x480_.JPGP1000533__640x480_.JPG

After arriving at Sogeri Lodge remaining trekkers were up and ready to embark on a lifetime experience as they too prepared to board the bus and head out to Owers' Corner along with our porters who would share with them the high's and low's that the track will throw at them. P1000530__640x480_.JPGP1000531__640x480_.JPGP1000532__640x480_.JPGP1000536…[Read more]