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FANTASTIC!!! to get all the info and photos of Trek 342 when they first started off and then there was a lull, which is understandable, but SO SO good to log on tonight and get an update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not quite sure if this email will actually get to the trekkers themselves. If so, I say BRAVO! to all of you and am sure you'll have amazing experiences to share with all us here back home, when you return.
To Cullen Habel – a personal message – so many of your family are following your progress via the Web but I want you to know that your loved/loving Nana is almost "blown away" and happier than I've heard her for a very long time. She tells me that she is constantly bragging to others (in her Nursing Home) about her Grandson on "the Kokoda Track". She tells me that because so many of her companions are immigrants they have no knowlege of what she experienced personally (and you know the story) and it's clear that she's so happy to be able to "educate" her companions about something which is a very significant part of her life.
Ooo- roo and best of the best to all,
from Cullen's Mum.Hi Cait, tks for posting your message. I will probably not hear from them tomorrow as they are down low but if they manage to get a message out (ie the weather is kind) I will pass on your message. If not, will probably hear from them as they make their way up to Alola.
Owen_Stanley_Map__Medium_.jpgThanks so much for all your updates for Trek 342. Its wonderful to have news and pictures on how the group is going.
If you are able to get a message to Scott Cassin – we are all very proud of him! Georgia, Jarrod and me are thinking about him always and love him very much. Even Tom (our dog) is missing him.
All his family and friends are watching his progress and are wishing him all the best.
Thanks again to you Gail and your fantastic team.
Luisa – Scott's wife.
Editors Note: Luisa, I read out your message to Scott and he said thanks and to let you know he's heading for Kokoda with a whole lot of confidence he can make it! I am sure this is all the inspiration he needs to get him across the finish line!
Hi Dad, you rule! Hope you have a mega time. Mega love, Edan
Hi Dad, I really really really miss you. Super super super Love Mia.
Hi Cullen, So fabulous to see the pictures. The scenery is spectacular. Hope its all you want it to be. All is well, we are so proud. Love SylviaUpdate 22nd August: Guess what, heard from David at the Kokoda Gap this morning. I read the messages out to him but as he is at the back of the group he is going to catch up and try and find a good location so I can relay your messages direct to the people involved.
He said when he showed Scott Kokoda in the distance through the gap in the mountains he was REALLY EXCITED, pumped up and shortly after took off knowing this time round he was going to make it. David thinks there is no stopping him now and he is on the home run.
All the others are doing ok just Scott that may have had his doubts.
So unless something goes wrong, they are all on the home straight. They will proceed down to Eora Creek where I suspect they will spend the night.
Photograph: Eora Creek. Tonight they will sleep with the roar of this river in the background and will be told tomorrow we cross over this river, refer pic below:
Eora_Creek_Crossing_1__Small_.jpgHi 342 trekkers.
Am wondering if you slept at Eora Creek last night? … Looks AMAZING! … and maybe you made it to Isurava to sleep the night?
Best of the best to all.
Update 23rd August: Yes, they all spent the night at Eora Creek and this morning walked up to Alola Village and down to Isurava Monument area.
Photograph: Isurava Monument:
Isurava__Medium_.jpgTrekkers then moved on down to Hoi Village where they plan to stay tonight. Tomorrow they will walk out to the township of Kokoda no doubt proud of themselves as they have accomplished one of the toughest walks around.
Photograph: Imagine them tomorrow walking to Kokoda such as this group earlier this year in April:
100_0001__Medium_.jpgG'day again, 342 Trekkers,
Delighted to be following your progress (via the map) and updates from Boss Meri.
Expected you to be sleeping at Isurava last night (23 Aug) but seems you've pushed on to the village of Hoi. … and Kokoda is almost just a "hop, skip and jump" away. Can't get any better, I reckon.
Best of the best to all.
Update 25th August: Firstly my apologies due to our race for not updating sooner but its been REALLY HECTIC around here the past couple of days.
Trekkers walked out into Kokoda yesterday morning and overnighted as planned at Russell Eroro's family block in Kokoda.
This morning they would have been at the start of our Kokoda Challenge Race in Kokoda which commenced at 7 am this morning.
About five minutes ago I arrived back in Port Moresby after getting the race away at this end of the track at Owers' Corner. On arrival I phoned the airline and they have our charter down for a midday departure. If all goes to plan they should be back in Port Moresby around 2pm.
Photograph: The commencement of the race at Owers' Corner:
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