Trekkers have now reached Menari Village where they will spend the night. Unfortunately for Paul he has been experiencing knee problems. All the others are doing just great!Looking_back_at_Menari.jpg

Last night trekkers spent the night at Ua'Ule Creek and tonight they are spending the night at Naoro Village:Naoro_Village__640x480_.jpg

We were soon saying goodbye to Trek 696 as they headed down their first descent.IMGP3859__640x480_.JPGIMGP3860__640x480_.JPGIMGP3861__640x480_.JPGIMGP3862__640x480_.JPG

Shane Thomas their guide spoke to them minutes before they left Owers' Corner.IMGP3858__640x480_.JPGIMGP3857__640x480_.JPG

Around 9am shortly before the group left for Golide River, group photographs were taken under the archway.IMGP3854__640x480_.JPGIMGP3855__640x480_.JPG

Colin and his daughter Kathleen had two photographs taken on both sides of the archway. Then Kathleen joined up with her partner Andrew for a photo opportunity.IMGP3851__640x480_.JPGIMGP3852__640x480_.JPGIMGP3853__640x480_.JPG

After meeting up with their porters, everyone prepared to move off from Owers' Corner.IMGP3850__640x480_.JPG

Andrew Shepherd with his personal porter Moses Buka (brother of the track champion, Brendan Buka).IMGP3849__640x480_.JPG

Dominic Beaga met his trekker Kathleen Pearce who was here to trek with her partner Andrew Shepherd along with her father Colin Pearce.IMGP3848__640x480_.JPG

Ramsi Idau about to take on his first trek of 2011 after spending months gold prospecting in Kokoda, met up with Jo Kneebone. Shane mentioned yesterday that Ramsi was feeling the pinch of not walking this year and was at the rear of the group. As he goes along I am sure he will bounce back as he was so looking forward to this walk.IMGP3847__640x480_.JPG

After arriving at Owers' Corner trekkers met up with their personal porters. In this photograph Greg Camp met Lancelot Guria.IMGP3845__640x480_.JPG

Hi Dianne, thanks for your message. Yes, most definitely bring whatever you wish and we will find a way to get it over to Kokoda as the hospital is always looking for supplies and donations are most welcome.Out on the track itself, if you bring colouring in pencils, just bring one colouring in book and tear off the pages one by one and hand out…[Read more]

Hi Geoffrey, good choice, I walked in Scarpa's and had no problems whatsoever with my feet.

All the best for the track and with your boots Geoffrey. I think one of the hardest parts is deciding on equipment to take, particularly boots! Sounds like you are good to go. 🙂

OK, I have made a decision. I am going with the Scarpas. I feel I will need lightness on my side.When I returned the Mammut boots I went to a different outlet of Mountain Designs and was served by a boy who looked no more than 18 years old. I said I was returning these as I thought they may be too heavy for Kokoda. The boy said yes they are, and…[Read more]

Hi Dianne,As Peter has said, donated items will be gratefully received in Kokoda. I was able to take quite a few things as I had a personal porter. Most of what I took though was aimed at giving to villagers along the track. I sewed up some little bags and put marbles, hair clips & ties, small balls etc… in them for the children. Plus socks…[Read more]

Hi Dianne.We did exactly what you are proposing to do. A couple of other people on our trek left medical supplies at the hospital at Kokoda as well. Every day items such as panadol and bandaids etc etc. Its all gratefully recieved.We started at Kokoda which made it easier as we didnt have to lug all the stuff with us.

Trekkers are now at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat celebrating as 'Congratulations' are in order for this group when they walked off the track a short time ago. Well done!

Last night trekkers were at Isurava Village and today are walking out into Kokoda. As soon as I hear they are in Kokoda I will post.

Vibram soles are great, but I dont like any sought of stiffness in the sole at all. It just puts too much strain on my feet. They tend to have to work too hard with stiff soles. I did say my feet, yours may be ok with it, but mine arent.Hopefully what ever you choose will be well worn in by the time you go and the stiffness will disapear.Have fun…[Read more]