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This one is for you Dad (Andrew Emerson).
GO HAWKERS!!!!
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Hawthorn 5.2 (32) 8.3 (51) 14.5 (89) 18.7 (115)If it is at all possible to pass this on to him, please do so. He'll be mighty pleased!!!!
Update 28th September: We have not heard from Wallace today but the grapevine informs us they had hoped to pass Nauro and reach Agulogo today.
He may have phoned earlier but we were at the airport getting away 38 trekkers (mainly school students) who they will pass in a few days time. They too want to meet Brendan Buka. Hopefully he has cleaned his teeth if he has to keep smiling away for pics with trekkers!
Photographs:
Pic 1: Nauro Village (myself surrounded by children from the village)
Pic 2: My friend Bev Howell, and some of our staff enjoying some time in Nauro with village children and balloons!
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DSC01239_Fun_with_the_kids__Small_.jpgAgulogo Campsite area:
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IMG_0970__Small_.JPGHi Brian, just want to let you know that we are watching your progress and we are very proud of you.
GO BRIAN!!!!
All the best
The rest of the team at Dick Smith Acacia RidgeHi Brian, hope all is well, happy birthday for the other day, looking forward to the updates. 73's Brent VK4IFR
Thinking of you, hoping the going is still good and the weather is being kind to you.
Looking forward to hearing of your progress.Love to Ian.
Michelle xxx
Hi Brian
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for the 27th.. Following your progress with interest, remember one foot in front of the other and DON'T LOOK UP… don't forget to look for dad's plaque at Isurava, say a special 'hello' from me.
Annette
Hi Mum, Granny ( Lesleigh Bond ) wishing you a great 60th Birthday today 30th Sept -seems like you are doing fine. Loving watching your progress on line. Take Care – keep smiling and don't miss your flight back!!!
Update 30th September: Wallace called in today by sat phone to say they had reached EFOGI…..the HALF WAY POINT!!!
He mentioned that Brian is finding the downhills hard but Wallace is very CONFIDENT he will walk out in Kokoda.
All others in this group are doing reall well it seems. Yes two birthday's on this trek. Wallace said they sang happy birthday to Lesleigh and she was very happy.
When I was talking to him I thought he was in the middle of a piggery as there was lots of noise going on in the background. Turns out it was a touch footy match!
Photographs:
Pic 1: A river crossing around this area of the track
Pic 2: Efogi Village
Pic 3: Efogi Guesthouse area where they will be staying the nightCopy__3__of_Day_5_Will___Gary_crossing_after_leaving_Efogi_1__Small_.jpg
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Hi Granny, I hope your legs aren't hurting! I hope you are having a good time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, love from Holly xxxWell done, hit the half-way mark. Hope that the rest of the trip treats you well.
Good luck to all.
Love to Ian.
Michelle xxxUpdate 2nd October: Its been raining on the track and hard to get messages out. Trekkers reached Myola Junction 1900 campsite last night where they overnighted with our other group heading in the opposite direction from Kokoda.
Tonight they should be somewhere near Eora Creek.
They are definitely on target to walk off the track on Saturday.
Myola Junction Campsite Area:
Myola_Junction__Small_.jpgUpdate 3rd October: Wallace phoned today by sat phone from Eora Creek as they were heading towards Isurava.
Brian's legs are sore and hurting but is doing fine and they are still confident they will get him to Kokoda. He too is saying he is ok just his legs giving him problems and last night he got to Eora Creek at 9pm. Brian wants to let his family know he is doing ok and hanging in there.
All others in the group are doing ok.
Tomorrow they will walk out into Kokoda so right on schedule to finish their trek. On Sunday a flight has been organised to collect the group with the exception of Brian who is staying on in Kokoda a few extra days and will fly out on the 8th October with another group coming up the rear of this trek.
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