Arnold called around 1:30pm to say they were at Imita Ridge and heading down to Ua'Ule Creek for the night. He said they were taking it slowly and allowing the trekkers to settle in before the big day when they head up Maguli Range.P1000012 640×480 640×480.JPGTrek 730 – walking up towards Imita Ridge from Goldie River 640×480.JPG

Bye bye trek 833:IMG_1604 640×480.JPGIMG_1605 640×480.JPGIMG_1606 640×480.JPG

Arnold Jinga seen here pointing towards where they were heading today:IMG_1603 640×480.JPG

However, a few more photographs were taken before the group commenced their trek.IMG_1598 640×480.JPGIMG_1599 640×480.JPGIMG_1600 640×480.JPGIMG_1601 640×480.JPGIMG_1602 640×480.JPG

After a briefing with their guide Arnold Jinga it was soon time to move off and head down towards Goldie River.IMG_1595 640×480.JPG

Once the team were ready to move off, it was time for photographs under the archway:IMG_1593 640×480.JPGIMG_1594 640×480.JPG

While the boys prepared to move off, we headed for the shade under one of the huts at Owers' Corner.IMG_1588 640×480.JPG

At Owers' Corner Bianca and Nicola met their personal porters, Jerry Imaita and Pescol Kageni.IMG_1586 640×480.JPGIMG_1587 640×480.JPG

Received a phone call at 10:20am to say they have reached Isurava Memorial. A change of plan, they have made good time so have now decided to head down to Deniki for the night before walking off the track tomorrow.Isurava (8) 640×480.JPG

This trek reached Eora Creek around 3pm this afternoon. Tomorrow they plan to head to Isurava Village for the night. No doubt by now Richard is pumped up knowing he is about to successfully complete his trek.Top Crossing of Eora Creek.jpg

Cyprian phoned in to say they have reached 1900/Myola Junction where they are going to stop for the night. Tomorrow they will head down to Eora Creek. Cyprian once again sounded happy as he knows the finish line is in sight and very soon they will be on Kokoda soil.Walking towards Myola Junction.jpg

This trek spent the night at Efogi the half way point. Today they will head off to Naduri but may push on to 1900/Myola Junction instead. Will wait until I hear from the Cyprian as they move towards the finish line in Kokoda.Efogi Creek.JPG

It was almost 6am when my phone rang to report on their trek. Cyprian sounded really happy and excited as he handed the phone to Richard. Turns out it rained quite heavily late yesterday and throughout the night. Apparently the group have been going well and looking forward to today as they walk up Maguli Range and head to Agulogo for the…[Read more]

Most unbelievable experience I have ever had. The bonds I formed with the porters will be a memory in my heart I will never forget.

Big thanks to Kilo and Sione.

Trek 831- best time of my life!

Beth – Trek 831group pic Brigade Hill.jpg

Bye bye trek 832:bye bye trek 832.jpg

Before they headed off down the hill towards Goldie River, they had a group photograph taken. Walking as the food porter on this trek is Gary Joheri.

Gary would be eager to return home as he has been invited by trekkers who walked a couple of weeks ago to spend some time in Australia and has been in Port Moresby since then trying to obtain a…[Read more]

Walking as his guide is Cyprian Haera from Kokoda.Cyprian Haera.jpg

Richard can be seen here under the Archway at Owers' Corner approximately 8:30am this morning.Russell – archway.jpg

At Owers' Corner Richard met up with his personal porter Webber Okove from Kokoda who will carry his backpack and keep him company along the way.russell and Webber2.jpg

Trekkers spent last night at Kovelo and this morning will walk off the track into Kokoda. No doubt they will be excited as they walk towards the Kokoda archway knowing they have successfully completed their trek.

As with past trekkers, at this point some do not mind our staff dressing them traditionally with flowers in their hair etc as per the…[Read more]