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Another day, another blister – any more photos?
Hope you are all going well and enjoying the once in a lifetime experience. We all missing you and looking forward to hearing all about it. Take lots of photos. Love from your family xxxxHi Charles Stuart
Hello from the ocean to the jungle. Trust you are settling in to a marvellous experience. May the weather be kind, the tent go up easily, the blisters be small and the memories worthy of those who fought so long and hard. Love from us all, Julie
Hi Matthew and Glenn
Well it"s day 4 of your adventure hope you are having a great time and have not had to deal with the blisters yet. go forth and be safe to you and all your team love Mum (Carol) xxUpdate 18th June: Rod Ori called in today saying he could not get a call out yesterday due to the weather conditions but that they had reached Eora Creek where they spent last night.
The first call stated that Jeanette had done it tough and had not arrived at the campsite until around 8pm last night.
The next call came about 20 minutes later saying she wanted to pull out as she could not finish her trek as she had breathing problems yesterday.
After much talk back and forth by sat phone it was decided to put in for a medevac and have her air lifted off the track. Due to weather the chopper could not head out today but will do so around 8am in the morning. Turns out Carmel has decided to fly back in with Jeanette so both will be flying back by helicopter to Port Moresby. I have not heard that Carmel has any problems just decided to stick with Jeanette. Tonight they have with them their two personal porters, Frank and Ian Taimbari along with some food to keep them company.
As for all the other trekkers they have moved off to Myola Junction 1900 campsite. All are doing really well with no problems it seems at this stage so lets think positive that they going to walk out at Owers' Corner and complete their trek.
The first night of their trek they stayed at Kovelo Village as planned and the following night Isurava Village. Yesterday morning they passed by the Isurava Monument Area before heading to the village of Alola and then down to cross over Eora Creek and a climb up to the campsite area.
Photographs:
Pic 1: Isurava Monument
Pic 2: Alola Village
Pic 3: Eora Creek
Pic 4: Myola Junction 1900 campsite
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D3_COLD_AT_MYOLA__Small_.JPGMap of the trail so you can all follow their progress. After Myola Junction they head for the half way point of Efogi – excellent work so far!
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Hey Dad,
I hope you are having an awesome time and all your training is paying off. I also hope that all the equipment I lent you is holding up and make sure you dont lose your fancy cutlery as I am looking forward to scoring them when you get back!hahaha
Enjoy the pain and I look forward to all the stories when you get back
love claire
Hi Dad (Charles Stuart!)
Good to see the photos of you looking so well and cheery before you got on the plane, hope you are still smiling after day 1
I'm sure you're doing really well and am very proud of you. Look forward to seeing some more photos and updates soon.
Love Sue
Hello Andrew
Auntie arrived safely today and we are currently enjoying a lovely drop of red wine!! We will have one or two for you. Took Isaac to the Speech Therapist yesterday and she thought his words were coming along very well. We all wish you well, enjoying trekking with you by the web. Hope you and Craig are holding up OK. The kids are following you along the map and are very excited that you are nearly at the halfway mark. What an achievement! Take care and keep safe.
All our love
Jules, Steph, Isaac, Dad, Carol, Auntie, and Uncle Kev.xxxMessage for Brian Hoare,
Looks like hard work. I would have loved to join you if I was in a little better physical condition.
Keep up the good work and I hope the knee holds up well.
Greg & Janet
Hi BB Don't worry I'm sure I will be able to get your car back in the garage before I leave, if at first I don't suceed try try again! Lots of Love Adele xx
A big shout out to Glenny & Root Dog how are you guys going?!! This is Ralphy Boy here i miss our big Sunday night bonfires! Im sure you guys are doing us proud back in Beacy. Glenn your mum & dad say hi but dont know how to add a reply to this site so a big hello from Roll Dog & Lorraine!!
Im missing you babe XXX im sure your having a mad time and prob regreting not taking my camera but oh well haha! oh yeah i miss you too Rooter!
PS. you lost to Doveton just…if you wanted to know!
Take care now boys, ps. how many times has glenn said 'now you are all wet?' as im sure you both probably are
how cool is that little ninja icon huh?!see you both soon! XOX love ya babe xxx
Hi Brian, Mike and Joe,
Well its day 4 of your trekking adventure and we are all wondering how you are doing. Are you all having fun and enjoying yourselves or is it all a bit too much! Is it as tough as you thought it would be and did your pre training help you in coping with the conditions on the trail. Nellie would like to know if you have mud on your faces yet and Becky is asking what your meals are like since all the Crown Executives had hamburgers and chips for lunch today! Ali says that people have been commenting on Mike's red shirt (he really stood out in the crowd) and that you all looked like yodas in the photos that we have seen on the Kokoda Website. Toni hopes that you are all saying your prayers and that you are being Christian to one another.
We are checking the Kokoda Website daily and hope to see more photos soon, everyone says hi and sends their good wishes.Exec Team and all your friends at Crown :
Really really sorry to read that Jeanette finished her trek a bit early. Well done for all your efforts.
If Jeanette is well enough, just want to encourage Carmel to continue with her trek (if it's not too late). Being over half-way you will be back in Port Moreseby before you know it.
Dear Matthew and Glenn
Day 5 your done well just keep focusing and remember Grandad and Pop will be by your side. Are you still talking (ha ha) of course you are,you are like twins and will stick together to the end.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both" march on" Love Mum, Dad Jacquelyn & Mick xxxxxxxxSorry to hear Jeanette you are not well I don"t know you but you should be so proud of yourself hope you are feeling better and Carmel what a true friend Regards Carol Matts Mum
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