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Today we met up with our latest group of trekkers who arrived around 11:30am thismorning. Trekkers include :
Deanna and Stuart Hart, Wayne James, Stephen Schill, Donna West and Rion Farmer.
After they had settled into the Gateway Hotel, we had a briefing near the swimming pool area before driving them down to Ela Beach to check out the Hiri Moale Festival.
Later we drove out to Bomana War Cemetery and then left them back at the Gateway Hotel.
Photograph: Group Pic taken this afternoon at Bomana War Cemetery:
IMGP4671__Medium_.JPGUpdate 16th Sept: Trekkers are now on the trail having been picked up this morning from their hotel and dropped off at Owers' Corner.
Following are some pics taken this morning.
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IMGP4676__Medium_.JPGUpdate 17th September: Trekkers spent last night at the bottom of Imita Ridge and today have reached the village of Nauro where they will spend the night. All trekkers are doing ok according to their guide Tarina Bore.
Photograph: Nauro Village:
Nauro_Village_another_nice_pic__Medium_.jpgThey will sleep down the hill in the guesthouse as follows:
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Day_3_New_Nauro_guest_house_and_village_in_background__Medium_.jpgUpdate 18th Sept: Trekkers have now reached the village of Menari where they will spend the night. Tomorrow they will run into our two school groups, POMIS High School from here in Port Moresby and our KOKODA KIDS from the Gold Coast who are overnighting in Efogi.
Photograph: Menari Village:
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IMGP3026__Medium___2_.JPGHey Donna. Thinking of you each day as you slog up and down those little hills!!! Boy you sure make that shirt look better than it did on me! Some great photos here already. You'll have some great photos for that scrappin album when you get back. I just had a thought. By starting at Owers Corner, you have a downhill climb first and finish with a nice downhill walk as well. We did it the opposite way, starting with the uphill climb and finishing with an uphill climb. I'll continue to keep an eye on your progress. This site is great!!
Cheers
Glenda Gallant
Update 19th September: Trekkers have now made it to the half way point of Efogi where they will spend the night and stock up on new food to get them to Kokoda.
Here they will sleep on mattresses with pillows and wash in a tank or the creek whichever they wish.
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Efogi_Guesthouse__Medium___Small_.jpgHi Donna,
I have been trying to send a message just to say hello to you all but you know me and computers. I hope this one goes through. It will be no time and you will be home with lot of pictures, I hope.Remember your father's words if you need them.
Bye,
MumWell Donna, Half way. It's a wonderful feeling isn't it!! Hopefully today you will get to meet one of the legends of the Track. Ovuru Ndiki. One of those Angels of the Track. What an amazing old man. I'm sure you will find this a very emotional encounter and one you will hold dear forever. Only a couple of more days now and you will have achieved an unforgettable milestone.
Thinking of you
Glenda
Update 20th September: We heard from our guide Tarina that they were on the move earlier today when he called in from Kagi Lookout.
Looking_towards_Naduri_from_Kagi__Medium_.jpgThe plan today was to reach Templeton's I where they would spend the night.
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Copy_of_Owen_Stanley_Map__Medium___Small_.jpgPhotograph: Templeton's Crossing Campsite area:
Templeton__s_Crossing_Campsite__Medium_.jpgSpecial message for Donna West
Hey Mum how are you going how tough is it? Hope you are having fun! We're having fun here. Dad took us for a soft serve last night. Alicia is cheeky as usual. The Cultural Night was great. But you did'nt miss much we played the same songs as the M.O.B concert but the boys choir had their first performance ever. Don't worry Grandma got photos. Anyway its all good here. GOOD LUCK ON THE REST OF THE TREK!!!!
love Matt
Hi Mum I went to Jigglywigs (new Tumble Town) today with little Alicia. Nice pictures today, lots of hugs and kisses when you get home. Love you Mum!
Alicia oxoxoxox
Message for Stephen,
Hi Stephen,
Hope you and all the crew are going well. I am hoping that a message gets to you that we are all thinking of you and missing your lots.
The Kids are great and we have been keeping an eye on your progress each day. The updates are wonderfull. You guys have even made News for grade 2 show and tell today.
See you in a few days.
Lots of Love………….Tracey, Daniel, Ashleigh and Kyle. XXXXoooo
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