How could we let them take off down their first descent without a photograph with their guide and food porters, Tom Hango (who knows he has people from the US with him so is now calling himself 'Tom Hanks') and Jeffrey Boropi.Tom is also famous for winning one of our races from Owers' to Kokoda in a time of a little over 19 hours. This is the 4th…[Read more]

Seth Wright and John Proctor all the way from the USA.IMGP3971__640x480_.JPGIMGP3972__640x480_.JPGIMGP3973__640x480_.JPG

Before long, they were all posing for photographs under the archway at Owers' Corner. In this photograph is Nick Abbott from England. IMGP3969__640x480_.JPGIMGP3970__640x480_.JPG

We made good time this morning as everyone was more then eager to commence their trek. Last night we informed the group that we would pick them up at 7:30 from Sogeri Lodge. This was then followed by approximately a 45 minute drive out to Owers' Corner the drop off point from this end of the trail. IMGP3967__640x480_.JPG

We caught up with trekkers when they arrived in from Popondetta and boy did they look like a happy bunch of people. All 11 some of whom had never met before the commencement of their trek, all appeared to blend in well together. Ian and his two daughters were taken to Ela Beach where they would stay for the night.Others went off buying from the…[Read more]

Sounds like it might be time to go back….:-)

Congratulations are in order for this trek as they walked off the track earlier this morning and have been in celebration mode most of the afternoon.Apparently tonight they are shouting their boys a some kai kai (meal) at Orohaven and have been on the phone to me today saying how great the boys have been and how well they have been looked after.…[Read more]

So far we have only had 1 medevac this year and the person was covered through 1Cover which is advertised on our front page. It was the first time I had dealt with this insurance company who went through Mondial for their recovery mission to pick up the trekker.All went extremely well and I was so pleased with how it was handled. So I can…[Read more]

Trekkers shortly after we picked them up this morning.IMGP3959__640x480_.JPGIMGP3960__640x480_.JPGIMGP3961__640x480_.JPG

The following photographs were taken at Vesulogo Village.P1000094__640x480_.JPGP1000095__640x480_.JPGP1000096__640x480_.JPGP1000097__640x480_.JPGP1000098__640x480_.JPGP1000099__640x480_.JPGP1000100__640x480_.JPG

Met up with trekkers today after they flew into Port Moresby and was going to take a photograph but due to a mixup this morning trying to collect their baggage they were not happy with me for running a little late so it did not happen. I left early enough from where I am living at Sogeri but did not allow for the fact it was a Sunday and hardly…[Read more]

Hi everyone, trekkers are now at Hoi Village for their last overnight on the Kokoda Trail. Its so close to the finish line that they could have walked off today into Kokoda if they had chosen too but seems they are having fun so another night in the bush it is.Barry knowing the finish line is in sight has really bounced back and is up and away…[Read more]

Trekkers walked off the track today at Owers' Corner but then added another couple of hours to their trek by continuing on to the village of Vesulogo where they decided to pitch their tents and spend the night celebrating their successful trek with their guide and porters. 3 cartons of beer was requested and 1 bottle of wine in an esky so no…[Read more]

Hi Boss, Great to see the photos on the start of the trek. I especially enjoyed seeing my girls alive and well and so many porters to look after everyone. Please pass on my best wishes to Heather and Jasmine and their Dad. Hope it all goes really well.Jacqui McLeod (Mum)

Trekkers were heading for Ua'Ule Creek tonight. All continue to do well.265223_10150304914230971_374403025970_9916251_2987531_o__640x480_.jpg

Not long ago I received a sat phone call from the village of ALOLA where the group is spending the night. Poor Barry continues to struggle but Wallace is confident he will walk out in Kokoda along with the other. I spoke to Yohan and passed on your messages. He sounded so full of life and then we got cut off. Tomorrow they will be phoning me…[Read more]

Johnsford was our trek leader, he is a great man and a good freind.

Picture them tonight sleeping to the roar of Eora Creek and crossing over it tomorrow as they head up to Alola and then on to Isurava Monument area:Day_6_Placque_at_Eora_Creek__640x480_.jpgKokoda_Challenge_Ori_Kenia_111__640x480_.jpgDay_7_Isurava_memorial_view_down_valley__640x480_.jpgEora_Creek.jpg

Spoke to James yesterday on the phone and passed on your messages. He said he was happy to receive them and to know his wife got his 10th anniversary wish from him on the track. He sounded like he was really HAPPY and said he was having a great time along with the others in the trek.Last night they were at the village of Naduri and tonight are…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Naoro Village. In Efogi I spoke with Derek and he has placed a special request of BEER, CHIPS AND WINE so they can celebrate the night before heading back to Australia. He sounded pretty pumped up and enjoying his trip with Ernst, our boys and other trekkers. Naoro_Village_2__640x480___640x480_.jpg