Trek 840Hi Luis,The Show is over and the kids, your parents and I are logged on to monitor your progress. We hope all is going well, for you, Shane and David (poor Wallace!).We love you, and Ava wants to know 'How are you going Daddy?'Love, hugs and kisses from all of us to you.

Last but not least, trek 806: This trek commenced today in Kokoda and have now reached Deniki Village where they are spending the night. One of the Jonathan's in this group of 4, struggled a little today but is still doing ok. I spoke to Brendan Buka and he said they took some stuff off him and that helped. Tomorrow they will head for…[Read more]

Trek 807 is in the Naoro area but just not 100% sure which area they are spending the night. They are heading for Isurava for Anzac Day. The trekkers in this group have walked with Getaway Trekking twice so this time round we are hoping they are enjoying the company of our Kokoda Trekking boys. Naoro_Village__640x480___640x480_.jpg

Trek 808 have now reached Ua'Ule Creek. Tomorrow they will push on to Naoro for the night with the aim of reaching Isurava Memorial on the 24th April in time for Anzac day at Isurava. 271368_10150304925030971_374403025970_9916375_7111050_o__640x480_.jpg

Trek 840 have now reached 1900/Myola Junction where they are spending the night. Everyone except Brad is doing ok. As for Brad he took ill somewhere between Alola and Eora Creek and it was feared he would have to be air lifted off the track. At Eora Creek he rested and this morning wanted to continue walking. Today he also did it tough but it…[Read more]

Trek Updates:Treks 790 and Trek 859 – have both reached the half way point of Efogi where they are spending the night. Unfortunately Wayne the guide for trek 859 has taken ill with malaria. He took some medication which we always send out with our boys and my son Shane mentioned that he saw him up walking around so hopefully it is starting to…[Read more]

Trek 808 left Owers' Corner with the plan of being at Isurava Memorial for Anzac Day – 25th April. With the exception of one trekker, Bianca, all the guys are carrying their own packs!Tonight they have reached Ua'Ule Creek. Tomorrow they head for Naoro. All are doing well with no problems whatsoever. Trekkers include :

• Cheyne Brown
• Matthew…

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Trek 806 had an early start today to get to the airport to catch their flight to Popondetta. They then had a 3 hour drive up to Kokoda followed by lunch at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. A few minutes ago I spoke to one of the Jonathan Hallinan and he said they were about to put on their backpacks and head out on the track with Christopher Talanoa as…[Read more]

Trek 840 had its share of problems yesterday when Brad struggled on the way from Alola to Eora Creek. Several phone calls later, they managed to get him into camp at Eora Creek where he rested during the afternoon and last night.Today he decided to continue walking and not pull out. So lets behind Brad, he is obviously determined to continue his…[Read more]

QUOTE(Boss Meri @ 18 Apr 2012, 12:30 PM) [snapback]13895[/snapback]Trek Updates:Trek 840: walked up to the Isurava Memorial this morning and spent some time there. They then passed on to Alola Village where I am assuming they stopped for morning tea. They are heading for Eora Creek to spend the night.It looks like you have good weather David…[Read more]

Trek 807 got away from Owers' Corner earlier this morning and are heading for Ua'Ule Creek for the night. To view all photographs taken today, please click on the following link:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1…5970&type=3To keep an eye on their GPS tracking system, please click on the following link: http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/t…[Read more]

Trek 790: Shane called in from Maguli Range to say they were all ok and doing just fine. Roderick struggled the first day but no problems now. They are heading to Agulogo to spend the night.Agulogo__640x480_.JPG

Trek 859: Wayne called in earlier today to say they were all ok and were heading for Agulogo to spend the night.Imagine them today walking through the swamp from Naoro to Agulogo.Trek_744_Naoro_to_Agulogo___Swamp.JPG

Trek Updates:Trek 840: walked up to the Isurava Memorial this morning and spent some time there. They then passed on to Alola Village where I am assuming they stopped for morning tea. They are heading for Eora Creek to spend the night.Kokoda_Challenge_Ori_Kenia_111__640x480_.jpg

Trek Updates:Trek 790 – Guide Shane Thomas has reached Ua'Ule Creek. Shane informed me everyone is well and doing just fine.Trek 859 – Guide Wayne Urina Tihima – is also at Ua'Ule Creek – Shane advised that Wayne's two trekkers are at least an hour ahead of them during the day but sticking together at the same campsite for the night.Trek 840 -…[Read more]

Good luck to Wallace and all trekkers heading South on Trek 840 and I'll see Wallace & Gail in 8 days time.Good luck also to trekkers on the 2 Northbound treks.Looking forward to heading out on ANZAC Day.regardsWaza

Good News and Bad News re Trek 840. The bad news is that Wallace Lemeki who was selected by David currie to lead this trek got really sick last night and today he was forced to withdraw. The good news is that Arnold Jinga has been selected to walk in his place. The trek left Orohaven and walked up to the archway and commenced their trek around…[Read more]

Trek Updates:Trek 790 – Guide Shane Thomas has reached Ua'Ule CreekTrek 859 – Guide Wayne Urina Tihima – also have reached Ua'Ule CreekTrek 840 – Wallace Lemeki – have reached Orohaven Kokoda Retreat located adjacent to the airstrip in Kokoda

Looking back towards the top of the archway, I noticed two guys still adjusting their gear so snapped again:IMGP0988__640x480_.JPGIMGP0989__640x480_.JPGIMGP0990__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time to bid our farewell and say bye bye to Trek 790:IMGP0984__640x480_.JPGIMGP0985__640x480_.JPGIMGP0986__640x480_.JPGIMGP0987__640x480_.JPG