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Cameras
We all had cameras and our experience suggests that:
- Small compact digital cameras are best.
- Try taking a camera that uses replaceable batteries instead of re chargeable batteries.
- There is no place to recharge batteries on the track.
- Take an extra memory card or two.
- Go to a Yachting Shop or Camp Store and buy a waterproof bag to carry your camera in.
Allan, on behalf of Kokoda Trekking and everyone who will read this article, THANK YOU for taking the time to write it and to share it with not only our clients but others walking with other companies who may read your suggestion list.
To any of our ex trekkers, if you too would like to share your experience, please email me like Allan with your contribution to what makes a GREAT TREK! and helps to take the worry out of your preparation.
To anyone who would like to write a journal about their trek, whether you are a journalist or not, we would love to hear from you!
Photographs of Trek 390 to share with you. Allan is the guy in the yellow shirt in the photographs below – or in his words, the bloke with the huge smile on his face as he was just so happy to have completed the trek:
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DSCN0816__Medium_.JPGHow could I not include this pic….do they look like a proud bunch of trekkers or what?
DSCN0809__Small_.JPG[topic="General Forums"]My Experience by Allan Bradley[/topic] Congratulations Allan on a most extensive and informative piece on your experience. Excellent overall advice.
I am aged 61, a son of a 39th Batallion digger and recently walked the track with a group of 21,including my own two sons. Most of our group were direct decendants of 39th & 2/14th soldiers.
My preparation included all the recommendations included in your article. With my sporting background in rowing my fitness level was boosted by regular rowing exercise over many years and in particular the past two years. Excellent cardio fitness I found most helpful.
The sheer physical challenge of the walk cannot be understated however this was secondary to the emotion surrounding our crossing.
Again, An excellent article Allan.
Geoff Hardie.
Great account Allan,
I am currently doing a university assignment on 'Place Based pilgrimages', and have chosen the Kokoda trail (which i wish to do one day). With you permission i would like to use some of the information and quotes you have provided, i can assure you that it will not be printed or viewd by the public.
Also Geoff, might we possibly be related? My name is Patrick Hardie, son of Brian Hardie
If not i was just checking hahaCheers
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