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A group of mates headed out to Kokoda this morning for a 7 day trek back to Ower's Corner.
Trekkers include :
Greg Tonner; Ian McGoldrick; Peter Carroll; David Waldie; Paul Wilson & Andrew Champion
Trekkers posed for a photograph outside Airlines of PNG this morning 11th September, 2005:
IMG_1435.jpgUpdate 12th September, 2005;
Trek 148
After spending their first night at Isurava village yesterday evening, the group was up early by 6am, this morning to kick start their second day of walk. All trekkers looked fit, strong and ready to head on to their next destination.
Although, they came through a tough start in the beginning, which was yesterday, all trekkers did ok and made it to the top without a single injury.At the moment, the group?s current location is at Isurava Battlefield; the trekkers are looking around and taking pictures of the memorial site. Soon, they will head on down to Alola village and from there, continue on to Templeton?s Crossing where they will spend the night.
?Yesterday when we started walking, the trekkers were really struggling up the test mountain, but today, I can see that the trekkers are doing really good,? said their guide Paulo, who called on the two-way-radio this morning at Isurava Battlefield.
Isurava Battlefield
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The group is now at Eora Creek, where they will stop for their lunch break. The other four trekkers plus some porters have already gone up to their lunch spot, while the other two, Ian and Greg are yet to catch up, they are slowly making their way up with their guide, Paulo.All trekkers are well, still going strong and doing fine. They were all eager to hear the live cricket scores between Australia and England. When I gave them the report, all were not too pleased to hear that Australia is out for 367.
Other then that, all is well, weather looks fine and all the trekkers seem to be doing really good.
Eora Creek Crossing
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This group has now decided not to continue on to Templeton?s Crossing 2, but to spend the night at Eora Creek.All trekkers are fine and doing ok, only their legs can't carry on to the next destination, and that's ok, they need all the rest they can get tonight, to regain enough strenght for tomorrows walk.
Other then that, everythings fine, everyone's ok and weather looks good, so should be a grate afternoon.
Until then, more updates will be posted up tomorrow.
Update 13th September, 2005;
Trek 148
The group now side in Templeton?s Crossing 1, where all trekkers and porters are taking a tea break after a tough start this morning. But despite all that, the trekkers did absolutely grate, no injuries or problems, everyone walked well, maneuvered every step with great care, and made it to their tea spot, without a bruise, so that's a good report.Soon and when they are all done, the group will head on up to Mt Bellamy, to be followed by Myola Junction.
?I?m not too sure whether or not we?ll be camping at Myola Junction tonight or moving on. We still have a lot of time, which means we can continue on. But at the same time, it all depends on the trekkers as well, their movements and the decision they make. If they want us to carry on, we will carry on, but if they want us to stop and camp at Myola, then we will do so,? said their guide, Paulo.
Other then that, the weather looks fine, no sign of rain, so should be a good day, everyone?s fine and doing fantastic.
Porter and trekker going across, Templeton's Crossing 1.
Picture_048.jpgQUOTE(Jessie Garap @ 13 Sep 2005, 10:44 AM)Update 13th September, 2005;Trek 148
The group now side in Templeton?s Crossing 1, where all trekkers and porters are taking a tea break after a tough start this morning. But despite all that, the trekkers did absolutely grate, no injuries or problems, everyone walked well, maneuvered every step with great care, and made it to their tea spot, without a bruise, so that's a good report.Soon and when they are all done, the group will head on up to Mt Bellamy, to be followed by Myola Junction.
?I?m not too sure whether or not we?ll be camping at Myola Junction tonight or moving on. We still have a lot of time, which means we can continue on. But at the same time, it all depends on the trekkers as well, their movements and the decision they make. If they want us to carry on, we will carry on, but if they want us to stop and camp at Myola, then we will do so,? said their guide, Paulo.
Other then that, the weather looks fine, no sign of rain, so should be a good day, everyone?s fine and doing fantastic.
Porter and trekker going across, Templeton's Crossing 1.
Message for Ian McGoldrick – Trek 148It's been great to follow your progress. Thinking of you all the time. I'll be sure to have beer and wine on ice for your return on Sunday.
All went well here with the family. Vincent continues to feel good. Big hugs DebxxUpdate 14th September, 2005;
Trek 148
Although, the group walked a long distance from Eora Creek all through to Efogi 1 where they camped for the night, everyone did tremendously well, no difficulties or struggles; all 6 trekkers handled it well and made it safely to their campsite, without a bruise.Yes! The group spent the night at Efogi 1, and this morning were up early for yet another day?s walk. The group was at the top of Menari look-out-point, when their guide called in from his two-way-radio to inform us of their whereabouts and the group?s conditions.
?Everyone?s ok; we are now up at Menari look-out-point after just left Brigade Hill, a few minutes ago. The trekkers have gone a head of me with the others porters, heading down to Menari, they are all doing grate. The weather yesterday was cloudy but no rain, today looks fine only it?s dull,? reported Paulo.
Deb, I will pass on Ian?s message, when they give me a call at Menari village.
Menari look-out-point, where the group was when they gave us a call.
IMG_0522.jpgQUOTE(Jessie Garap @ 14 Sep 2005, 09:43 AM)Update 14th September, 2005;Trek 148
Although, the group walked a long distance from Eora Creek all through to Efogi 1 where they camped for the night, everyone did tremendously well, no difficulties or struggles; all 6 trekkers handled it well and made it safely to their campsite, without a bruise.Yes! The group spent the night at Efogi 1, and this morning were up early for yet another day?s walk. The group was at the top of Menari look-out-point, when their guide called in from his two-way-radio to inform us of their whereabouts and the group?s conditions.
?Everyone?s ok; we are now up at Menari look-out-point after just left Brigade Hill, a few minutes ago. The trekkers have gone a head of me with the others porters, heading down to Menari, they are all doing grate. The weather yesterday was cloudy but no rain, today looks fine only it?s dull,? reported Paulo.
Deb, I will pass on Ian?s message, when they give me a call at Menari village.
Message for Peter Carroll – Trek 148We are following you with great interest.
I am very proud of you and look forward seeing you on Sunday.Everything ok at the home front. Bump is doing well and is growing fast!
Lots of Love
Linda
xxxLatest on the trail;
Trek 148
The group arrived in Menari village a few hours after I spoke to their guide at Menari look-out-point. At Menari, they had lunch and now heading toward Brown River.All trekkers are still going well and doing fantastic. 5 trekkers have gone ahead with the other porters, while Ian is behind with the guide and one other porter. His ok, only the sun is very hot at this time, and the heat is slowing him down, but his ok and his doing grate.
Ian sends this message to Deb;
?Thank you for the message. It?s a tonic, doing it tough, but the boys are supporting me through. The guide is magnificent, taking good care of me.
Lots of love, looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.?Linda, Peter has gone ahead with the other trekkers so couldn?t pass on his message, but will do so when they get to Nauro.
The group had lunch here, at Menari Village.
P1000174.JPGQUOTE(Jessie Garap @ 14 Sep 2005, 01:25 PM)Latest on the trail;Trek 148
The group arrived in Menari village a few hours after I spoke to their guide at Menari look-out-point. At Menari, they had lunch and now heading toward Brown River.All trekkers are still going well and doing fantastic. 5 trekkers have gone ahead with the other porters, while Ian is behind with the guide and one other porter. His ok, only the sun is very hot at this time, and the heat is slowing him down, but his ok and his doing grate.
Ian sends this message to Deb;
?Thank you for the message. It?s a tonic, doing it tough, but the boys are supporting me through. The guide is magnificent, taking good care of me.
Lots of love, looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.?Linda, Peter has gone ahead with the other trekkers so couldn?t pass on his message, but will do so when they get to Nauro.
The group had lunch here, at Menari Village.
Message for Ian McGoldrick Trek 148 –
Babe, we are all so proud of you. It really is one step at a time. You are in my thoughts and in my heart all the time. Take special care. I can?t wait to have you back on Sunday. Love Deb
PS And I won?t mention the cricket <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//wink.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”;)” border=”0″ alt=”wink.gif” />message from Peter….
Hi Linda, wish you were here so much…you would love this….looking forward to seeing you on Sunday – cheek to bump….see you on Sunday
Hi Deb from Ian,
Missing you heaps – feeling stronger – surrounded by magnificent men – looking forward to seeing you Sunday.
regards
Ian
Message to all the Guys….
Amazing effort so far, we are watching your progress closely and wish we were there to help, encourage or just participate.
Keep on working together as a unit, push as hard as you need and we will have cold beers waiting upon your return.
Complete the journey and you will remember it always!
Guess What???? These guys are fast and have just radioed in to say they want to come out TODAY not TOMORROW…..
So out to Ower's Corner we go today to pick them up at 3pm. By the time we get back into town however it should be around 5pm or thereabouts.
I have just got off the phone confirming their bookings for tonight at the Gateway Hotel telephone:
+675 327 8100
kind regards
Gail & the team at
Kokoda TrekkingPS This weekend PNG is celebrating their 30th year of Independence so I got our IT guy to do their Certificates of Achievement in advance last Tuesday which states 7 days……will have to do them again now to reflect the 6 days!!!
Well done to all the guys!
Photograph – The guys at the finish line- OWER'S CORNER:
IMG_1493.jpgQUOTE(aussie @ 16 Sep 2005, 08:19 AM)Guess What???? These guys are fast and have just radioed in to say they want to come out TODAY not TOMORROW…..So out to Ower's Corner we go today to pick them up at 3pm. By the time we get back into town however it should be around 5pm or thereabouts.
I have just got off the phone confirming their bookings for tonight at the Gateway Hotel telephone:
+675 327 8100
kind regards
Gail & the team at
Kokoda TrekkingPS This weekend PNG is celebrating their 30th year of Independence so I got our IT guy to do their Certificates of Achievement in advance last Tuesday which states 7 days……will have to do them again now to reflect the 6 days!!!
Well done to all the guys!
Message for Ian McGoldrick Trek 148Amazing effort. Can't wait to have you home. Lots of love Deb xx
Photograph – taken before they started trekking – Kokoda Station:
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