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A lone trekker David Beins headed out to Kokoda today to walk with Cyprian Haera one of our 20 hour Kokoda Challenge runners who promises not to take him as fast over the track.
David in in the yellow t/shirt along with other trekkers on trek 420.
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DSCN0143.jpgUpdate 18th June: Our guide Cyprian Haera radioed in today and it seems they are flying out on the track as they have already reached Nauro Village where they will spend the night.
The first night they spent at Deniki and then onto Eora Creek and then straight to Efogi where they spent last night. This morning they were off and per above ended up at Nauro Village around 3pm this afternoon.
Hence they are definitely on plan to arrive at Owers' Corner this coming Friday as tomorrow they will head down to Ua'Ule Creek.
Photographs:
Pic 1: Deniki
Pic 2: Eora Creek
Pic 3: Efogi Creek Crossing
Pic 4: Efogi Village
Pic 5: Nauro Village
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How's the 'lone trekker'? Missing you. Saw news of group 420 but not news about you. How far have u travelled? Any reduction in stomach size!! Sars home already surprise surprise. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Luv J & SUpdate 19th June: Cyprian called in by two way radio this morning to say they were on their way to Ofi Creek where they will take a short break before heading down to Ua'Ule Creek where they will spend tonight.
Photographs:
Pic 1: Terrain they will pass today
Pic 2: Ua'Ule Creek
Pic 3: Ua'Ule Creek Guesthouse
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IMGP2043__Small_.JPGUpdate 19th June: Cyprian radioed in from Ioribaiwa Village to say they were on target and will walk off the Kokoda Trail tomorrow. Not long after their radio call they were all heading down to Ua'Ule Creek.
Tomorrow Cyprian plans on giving us a call from Imita Ridge advising of his pick up time at Owers' Corner.
Before climbing up to Owers' Corner they will have to cross Goldie River where they will possibly have their last swim ….
DSC_0286__Small_.JPGCongratulations to David who successfully completed his 6 day trek today, well done from all of us here at Kokoda Trekking (KTL).
Photographs taken today 20th June:
Photographs:
Pic 1: the finish line – the archway at Owers' Corner
Pic 2: the team who walked with him
Pic 3: two women who were airlifted off the track but who drove up with me to Owers' Corner, Jeanette James & Carmel Richmond at Owers' Corner
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DSCN0017__Small_.JPGmore pics taken today 20th June:
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DSCN0027__Small_.JPGBack at the Gateway Hotel where we dropped David off. As I type this his team of boys are up there with him celebrating their successful trek.
Thanks David for choosing to walk with Kokoda Trekking.
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