Hi everyone, sorry we have moved house and turns out the aerial they have installed on our house allows us to receive but not to transmit on the radio. We have been jumping up and down and help was supposed to be on its way this afternoon but it did not happen so more than likely they will install it tomorrow.However, Tarina spoke to Russell this…[Read more]

Hi Cal & BenHope you are trekking ok – not to many aches and pains, etc.You will have lots of stories to tell, and we will be looking forward to hearing them all.(Uncle Ray J…said to say hi (short and sweet) man of many words)So take care and will see you soon.Love Aunty Rhondaxoxoxoxo

Dear Gary, Hi gorgeous, not sure if you actually get these messages, and not sure if it will do you any good to hear from us or not when you are focussed on the task at hand… BUT I couldn't not send you something when everyone else is! I really hope that you are enjoying yourself and it is not too rainy and uncomfortable. We check the weather…[Read more]

Wow. What can I say to that? You are so right. 'You are what you think you are' as the saying goes.re; your father's audio tapes etc – that would indeed be extremely difficult. It's amazing they retold anything at all really. Simple things like eating a good ol' Aussie meat pie (which would've been absolute heaven if they had one over there)…[Read more]

Hi KymHope that you are staying relatively dry, and that your pack has not deteriorated into a heavy and sodden bundle. I guess you have worked by now out whether your training regime was adequate!Don't forget your sunscreen – although (and how weird is this considering how much I am outside?) the results of the blood tests revealed I am Vitamin…[Read more]

Hi Kym, Mick and Paul,Goodluck on your journey. Heres hoping it rains plenty and the humidity makes you very smelly, the mozzies are big and the leaches are even bigger. The boys played a cracker of a basketball game on Monday night, getting up by one point. 13-12You would have been proud of them, as was I. Keep safeCraig

Hi Andrew,It's great to finally see a picture of you! We've been so excited and couldn't wait to hear some news.We are all really missing you, and are really proud of you. Can't wait to get a further update and see some more photos.All is well here. Jack scored 2 great goals in soccer. Amy has made a countdown chart and is crossing off the…[Read more]

Hi Cal & Ben,How's it going boys. Cal how are your feet doing? No blisters we hope. Did you have any rain? Well, the end of the trek must not seem too far away now as there's only a couple of more days of trekking left until you are back in Port Moresby. I guess you will both be looking forward to a beer when you finish.See you soon.Mum &…

Hi Tony!Hope you're 'enjoying' your journey so far!We're missing you already, of course. Guess what? I PICKED THE WINNER OF THE MELBOURNE CUP!!!!!…(Unfortunately I also picked 7 of the losers, so my winnings are far outweighed by my bets.) Won't tell you how much I spent…it's better that you don't know…See what happens when you leave me…[Read more]

Hi Paul,Bad news – I think you left the map on the rock. Ha Ha. Hope it is going rooolly well and not raining (??) – looking forward to the updates and photos. Nicholas finished his 2 camps last week and had to have Monday off to continue sleeping ! They won their basketball in a nailbiter last night. Jack says hello and misses…[Read more]

Hi Mick,We hope you and the others are all enjoying or coping with the trek so far : The girls and i are fine but you are being missed… Went out for lunch today to the Balhannah for Melbourne Cup lunch, that was lots of fun and i won a sweep…Yippy!!! : We are looking forward to the updates..Takecare and make sure you take lots of pictures..…[Read more]

Hi KymHope you are enjoying your adventure so far. I had to convince Jameson that it was you in the second photo, and that facial hair grows particularly fast in the humid weather. (It is you, isn't it, minus the 70's porn star mo????)Clare had 17mm of rain in the past 24 hours, with plenty more on the way at the end of the week for the area.…[Read more]

Hi Guys,Don't you all look handsome at the start I hope your trekking is all going well and that your keeping up with Brendan Buka. Mitchell and I are quite impressed when we read Brendan's time to complete the trail. I think Mitchell might of had idea's of Dad coming home sooner… I broke the news gentle for him Have Fun! Looking forward…[Read more]

HI Cal & Ben,The creek crossings look really exciting. Hope you guys are taking plenty of photos as we are really eager to hear your stories about your adventures. Are you enjoying the ration packs? There's a huge pot of spag bol waiting for you when you return!Cheers Mum & Dad

Thank you Tilly for relating your experience. It all helps.Love 'nervous-nelly' lol!

HiBefore I left for Kokoda I had mine reservations if I was fit enough to do the track. I have just got back two weeks ago and had the time of my life. I am 163cm, 41 year old female who trained for 6 months prior to going. I found it hard in places but not as hard as I thought it would be overall. Our group of trekkers laughed all the way. I…[Read more]

Thanks cdt Smith. Are you in the cadets? I was (127RCU) – but that was nearly 15 years ago now, so am not as young as I once was . Some days are good and some are like today where I think, 'what have I got myself into?' and it is harder for me to begin the day's training – hence why I posted this topic.I did a light walk up 2 (long) hills with…[Read more]

hi fluppy i would just like to say that there is really no need to be discouraged i had trained befor i went to do the trail but i didnt stick to it and i did fearly well and i'm not the fitest.

Hi Benjamin and CalWe hope you are enjoying yourselves, the pictures look amazing.The All Blacks beat the Aussies (not by much) so David and Duane were happy.Roger and Bonnie are in Melb at the moment and we have been talking about their Kokoda stories.Melbourne Cup tomorrow, we are all off to Tucks Ridge for lunch.Cant wait to see you on…[Read more]