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Yesterday I caught up the latest group from Team Kokoda led by Murray Jones – Trek 121.
Trekkers:
Murray Jones; Aaron Fennell; Tim Sercombe; Melissa Sercombe; Kevin Russell; Samuel Morcom; Allan O'Grady; John Vrutockey & Paul Johnstone.
Photograph: Trekkers on the steps of the Gateway Hotel 20th September, 2005:
Team_Kokoda.jpgThe plan this morning was for an early start ie try to depart from the Gateway Hotel by 6:30am.
The road out to Ower's Corner was wet and muddy and it was a slow ride. Eventually we arrived and all trekkers got away around 9am.
Photograph: Trekkers seen here getting the gear sorted out before heading down the hill to Ower's Corner from where we parked out vehicle this morning:
100_3800.jpgHi Mel and Tim
Day 2 and i'm sure you are glad that you have done all that preparation!!!
How are the bricks?
How are the knees going Tim? make sure you do your stretches!
Hope the boys are treating you well Mel!
Take your time and stay safe – visualise yourself walking into Kokoda!!!
Montana<img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//cool.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”B)” border=”0″ alt=”cool.gif” /> Hi Melissa and Tim
By now you'll be well on your way. We hope day 1 passes not too painfully! Thinking of you both going up hill and down dale …
Em tasol na lookum yu behin
Jeanne&TonyQUOTE(aussie @ 20 Sep 2005, 11:21 AM)Yesterday I caught up the latest group from Team Kokoda led by Murray Jones – Trek 121.Trekkers:
Murray Jones; Aaron Fennell; Tim Sercombe; Melissa Sercombe; Kevin Russell; Samuel Morcom; Allan O'Grady; John Vrutockey & Paul Johnstone.
Photograph: Trekkers on the steps of the Gateway Hotel 20th September, 2005:
what the not sure if u will get this as i appear to have sent emails to absolutely everyone not on tour . hope tim gets back in one piece as he has been picked to play cricket for australia <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:D” border=”0″ alt=”biggrin.gif” /> Melissa is in the one day team. hope u r having fun ps shoe jokes prob not approproiate hugh<img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//laugh.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:lol:” border=”0″ alt=”laugh.gif” />
Tim & Mel Treck 121.
Cannot see any update, but can see for other trecks!!
Hope the knees are standing up and the body is still functioning.
We look at the printed treck notes each night and know why we stick to NZ
Love
Peter & SueUpdate 22nd September, 2005;
Trek 121
Apology to all viewers and family members who have been constantly keeping a watchful eye to see updates on the website, but have not seen anything since the group started.
Due to bad weather out on the trail in the last three days, we were unable to make any radio contacts with the group, likewise, their two-way-radio was not able to transmit or get a clear reception to get a hold of us.However today, I finally got a call from the group?s guide Tony, who gave me their location and the trekkers? conditions. He said they now reside in Nauro village taking a time out break and soon will head on down to Menari village where they will camp for the night.
?It has been very tough this last 2 ? 3 days. We?ve experienced heavy rain drops like we never expected. The grounds here is very muddy and slippery, but we are all maneuvering the track with grate care. Everyone is doing fine, still holding their heads up and going strong. The weather is still dull, so it looks like it will rain again," reported Tony.
Other then that, everything's ok, everyone's fine, and we'll hear more of their progress tomorrow.
I red all messages to Tim, Mel and everyone else and they were very pleased to hear from you all, and they said to say thank you.
Tony seen here with his previous group of trekkers
CIMG0449.JPGJessie,
Pass on our best wishes to Tim, Mel, Paul and all on T121.
Message:
Bit slippery hey?
How many times have you hit the deck Tim?
Hope your keeping count Mel, and I want some photos on a Tim face-splat.
Keep safe and dry. Send some rain our way.
Paul and Helen
Update 23rd September, 2005;
Trek 121
The group was up as early as 6am this morning for yet another walk along the Kokoda Trail. With the weather changing calls for the day, and the sun appearing ever so bright, it was a radiant day for all trekkers to start off.All trekkers have gone ahead with the rest of the porters, while Tony their guide is still in Menari village. At the moment his having problems with his two-way-radio, and can't use it to call us, however fortunately enough, Paulo, another guide who?s leading Trek 130, showed up in the since, with his two-way-radio.
Tony used Paulo's radio to call us and give the latest progress of the group. He said all trekkers looked grate this morning, all fine and ready to hit their next destination. No problems or difficulties all seem relaxed when they headed out.
Tony will soon catch up with the group when he is done. Otherwise, all is well, everyone is doing fantastic, and we?ll hear from them when they get to Efogi 1 village.
I've (Jessie) been having problems with my computer lately, and have not been able to update reports, however, been login into aussie's (Gail) computer to update all reports of the trek.
Paul, its good to hear from you again, I haven't spoken to the trekkers as they have gone ahead, but will try when they get to Efogi.Morning breakfast, at Menari village.
CIMG0804.JPGDear Mel & Tim,
Trust you will be stopping at Macca's along the way for a feed.
Hope all is well and you are enjoying your stroll through the Mountains.Best Regards
Garry & Pam.
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tim and mel
HI from the Woodmans.Hope all is going well on your trek. We are back from our camping holiday and it was alot more comfortable than yours will be. Emily wants to tell you that she went on a 7km bushwalk which took us 2 1/2 hours. Thomas went about half way.Sorry to hear about all the rain. Will keep up to date with your trek and hope that you get lots of photos.
Love us xxxhi mel & tim life is hell here in real world KFC for breakfast yum. the lions did not win the Aussie rules grand final , it did not rain (here) all people who use a cab after dark are bastards, got five pars in a row last week u getting in much golf where u r ? why have u not writen me like wot i have ritten u ? im doing mains this week might try a braised fish with side order of hoisin veges and a fresh garden salad. how r the nuts and meuseli bars there ? <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:D” border=”0″ alt=”biggrin.gif” />
Melissa &Tim,
Hope all is well. You are more than half way, No turning back. Keep the bruising to a minimum as you have a special event when you get back home.
Jeanne & Tony <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//ph34r.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:ph34r:” border=”0″ alt=”ph34r.gif” />Hi Mel, when do you want me to send in the chopper – ha ha ha ha ha
Hope your doing well girl……….it sounds bloody terrible, rain, mud etc……… I hear the Meldives are great this time of year for a nice relaxing holiday.
Love Dave from the office
hi mel and tim what little we hear is very tough u guys must thing u r climbing everest. where do i know Dr John Garrap from ?? nice balmy days golf back to nomal aussie idol is missing yr votes the spotty one is doing well much better that the screamer and mr personality too. <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//blink.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:blink:” border=”0″ alt=”blink.gif” />
Editors Note: Did I miss something, was Dr John Garrap's name mentioned somewhere else on this thread?
Better be careful….as Jessie is related! Jessie is the adopted daughter of Samariti Garap and John is her eldest sibling. The family actually produced 3 doctors which is pretty special up here in PNG.
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