Other photographs taken at Owers' CornerDSCN0142__Small_.JPGDSCN0143__Small_.JPGDSCN0144__Small_.JPG

The following photographs were taken at Owers' Corner shortly before they walked down their first hill:DSCN0137__Small_.JPGDSCN0139__Small_.JPGDSCN0140__Small_.JPGDSCN0141__Small_.JPG

A short time later the group stopped at Sogeri Monument area:DSCN0133__Small_.JPGDSCN0134__Small_.JPGDSCN0135__Small_.JPG

Other photographs taken at Bomana War Cemetery 30th Sept:DSCN0131__Small_.JPGDSCN0132__Small_.JPG

Update 30th September: Wallace called in today by sat phone to say they had reached EFOGI…..the HALF WAY POINT!!!He mentioned that Brian is finding the downhills hard but Wallace is very CONFIDENT he will walk out in Kokoda.All others in this group are doing reall well it seems. Yes two birthday's on this trek. Wallace said they sang happy…[Read more]

Hi to all watching your progress, your all doing the Shoalhaven proud . You are all doing really well just keep putting one foot in front of the other. looking foward to your stories when you come home.From Comans Family.p.s we missed seeing your photo at the airport stephen.

Hi Mum, Granny ( Lesleigh Bond ) wishing you a great 60th Birthday today 30th Sept -seems like you are doing fine. Loving watching your progress on line. Take Care – keep smiling and don't miss your flight back!!!

Hi BrianHAPPY BIRTHDAY for the 27th.. Following your progress with interest, remember one foot in front of the other and DON'T LOOK UP… don't forget to look for dad's plaque at Isurava, say a special 'hello' from me.Annette

Thinking of you, hoping the going is still good and the weather is being kind to you.Looking forward to hearing of your progress.Love to Ian.Michelle xxx

Hi Brian, hope all is well, happy birthday for the other day, looking forward to the updates. 73's Brent VK4IFR

Hi Brian, just want to let you know that we are watching your progress and we are very proud of you.GO BRIAN!!!!All the best The rest of the team at Dick Smith Acacia Ridge

hi DANIEL HARBULOT well done to all you guys, we look forward to hearing all about it we were all coming to the airport but my car broke down on saturday – so dad and i will be there, becky & peter cant wait till you come home, sammy still away so she couldnt care i suppose!!!! NO, i thinks she will be missing you annoying her too!!see you…[Read more]

Hi Jamie, You and all your fellow trekkers have done so well …on the track and in the village.We are so proud of you all , and hope you come home with memories that will last you a lifetime.Safe travelling today .Love to allMum , Dad , Rob and Emily.

Hi Will, Hope everything is as good as you hoped. The party went well, missed you. Lots of love Mum and Dad

HEY BLAKE, WOW WHAT AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE YOU MUST BE HAVING. HOPE YOU ARE KEEPING WELL AND NOT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH THOSE KNEES OR HIP!!!! SORRY I HAVEN'T MESSAGED BEFORE BUT IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO FIGURE OUT HOW. HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU HEAPS, WE ALL MISS YOU HERE. HOPE YOU ARE TAKING HEAPS OF PHOTO'S SO WE CAN ALL SHARE IN YOU EXPERIENCE…[Read more]

Tomorow they will pass the Kokoda Hospital entrance on the way to the commencement of the Kokoda Track:DSCN4986__Small_.JPGDSCN4987__Small_.JPG

Earlier today they landed at the Kokoda Airport, refer pic below:DSCN4954__Small_.JPG

At the present moment we have heard that they have all turned in for the night. Tomorrow morning they will begin their walk on the Kokoda Track under the overall leadership of Rod Ori our main guide along with their carers.Orohaven Camp in Kokoda where they are sleeping tonight:DSCN4908__Small_.JPGDSCN4965__Small___2_.JPG

Later in the day they went down to the Kokoda Primary School where the Kokoda Kids who arrived off the track yesterday were having a fun day with the children from the school.Community_School__Small_.jpgCommunity_School_1__Small_.jpg

Update 10pm: Have just been talking to our Orohaven Camp in Kokoda and asked about your group and what they have been up to during their day in Kokoda. Turns out they went up to the Kokoda Station and had a look around the monument area:DSC02996__Small_.JPGDSC02997__Small_.JPG