It was soon time for photographs under the archway so first off the ranks was the Hunt family:P1000239__640x480_.JPGP1000240__640x480_.JPG

James met up with Garni Bore who was a surprise for him as he thought until recently that he was going to have to carry his pack:P1000236__640x480_.JPG

Some other photographs were taken which I will now post including one of the Hunt family and a mixed one of the group as we waited for our porters to get organised.P1000235__640x480_.JPGP1000237__640x480_.JPG

Looking good guys. Hope you are thriving and enjoying every minute of it!

At Owers' Corner Harold Hauro met his trekker Kylie Cook. John McMillan also met with Fordy Suma who would accompany him on the track. A special bond was already formed as Fordy had taken the initiative to carve a walking stick for him prior to his arrival from Kokoda. This stick was given to John who immediately took a liking to…[Read more]

It was soon time to bid Trek 698 farewell as we watched them disappear down and around the first corner heading towards Goldie River.P1000227__640x480_.JPGP1000229__640x480_.JPGP1000231__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time to get ready to move off from Owers' archway so the boys gathered round as Shane said a few words to his trekkers before moving off:P1000221__640x480_.JPGP1000222__640x480_.JPGP1000223__640x480_.JPGP1000224__640x480_.JPGP1000225__640x480_.JPG

Photographs were then taken under the archway and the guys seemed pretty excited!P1000218__640x480_.JPGP1000217__640x480_.JPG

Duggie Eroro met with Drazen Gvozdich who I am sure will be referred to as the 'Rasta Man' which is a common phrase around here in PNG. In fact Duggie's own brother has a similar hairstyle.P1000214__640x480_.JPG

Derek met Joe his personal porterP1000213__640x480_.JPG

We arrived at Owers' Corner and everyone jumped out eager to get organised and be on their way. P1000215__640x480_.JPG

We stopped along the way at McDonalds Corner where they guys happily posed for another photograph:P1000212_640__640x480_.jpg

My apologies for no updates as my computer stopped working and I have not been able to access the internet. I am typing this on a borrowed computer until mine is up and running again.Trekkers spent last night at Isurava and proudly walked off the track today into Kokoda. Tomorrow they will be flown back to Port Moresby.Congratulations to all 3…[Read more]

The race will be held on the 27th of August 2011.The race is limited to 70 competitors with 20 places being reserved for international competitors.To enter the race click here.For further information please contact us.Australian Office – Gold CoastNathan ThomasPhone Office : (07) 55 716 512Mobile Phone : 0415 499 495Email :…[Read more]

Hi Gail,Well done to the three doctors! Thank you again for a great trip, have recommended your company to all, including the fabulous Wallace-hopefully will encourage a few more walkers! Now trying to talk friends into some volunteer work on the track. I have delivered a new pair of boots for Shane to transport back tomorrow for young Jeffery…[Read more]

Naoro Village:Naoro_Village_3__640x480___640x480_.jpg

Trekkers have now reached Naoro Village where they are spending the night. Everyone is doing just fine. Eric caught the group at Ioribaiwa which is a short climb up from Ua'Ule Creek. 265223_10150304914230971_374403025970_9916251_2987531_o__640x480_.jpg267002_10150304925230971_374403025970_9916376_5706358_o__640x480_.jpg

Trekkers have reached Ua'Ule Creek where they are spending the night. John has asked for a personal porter so just now have got off the phone organising one of our very first employees, Eric Uwea from here at Sogeri to drive to Owers' Corner first light tomorrow morning. He will then walk in and meet up with John and take over his pack. In fact…[Read more]

It was soon time to bid our farewell to Trek 734 as they took off down to the first turn and then out of sight. One things for sure with three doctors on this trek the boys are in good company should one of them become sick or hurt themselves:IMGP3976__640x480_.JPGIMGP3977__640x480_.JPGIMGP3978__640x480_.JPG

The guide for this trek is Tarina Bore who hails from Kokoda. He can be seen here addressing the trekkers shortly before they began their walk:IMGP3979__640x480_.JPGIMGP3975__640x480_.JPG