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Sorry, these photographs are not 'live' but from my database of previous treks. PNG is not that far advanced with technology! Will endeavour to get more pics of the group when they arrive up at Owers' Corner. By then they should have grown some beard and look a little rough around the edges so stay tuned.
Hi David,
The photos look great and hope you are able to take your eyes off the track long enough to soak it all in. The accommodation looks 5 star and the rain gods appear to be on your side.
I know how the body (particularly your feet and legs) must be feeling right now but hang in there. And don't you just hate those endless hills!
We are all thinking of you.
Stay well
Cheers
Chris
Update 28th July: Trekkers have now reached Menari – a short walk away from Efogi – but still another hill – haha
Johnsford their guide decided yesterday that he would not push them down to Agulogo but allow them to rest up a little with a short trekking day.
No doubt the guys appreciated this but lots of mud ahead so we have been informed today by some trekkers who came out around midday.
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IMG_1012__Small_.JPGHi Davo and Team,
Almost there; by my calculations this is your second last day. Hope all is going well and no doubt the beer will taste great when you get back to civilisation. The diggers did it tough and under fire as well; really gard to think how we can thank them for their sacrifices.
Andrew
HI Brian,
No doubt this post will reach you upon your successful completion of your crossing. Well done and I trust the experience was as memorable as my crossing in August last. I am sure you found the track as tough as what investment markets are at present.
I have just returned from Qld. were I attended the official dedication of the Kokoda Memorial Wall at Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach, a very spectacular memorial for the diggers of the 39th Battalion of which my late father was a member and served on the track during WW2. Mike Ralston, in his capacity as President of the 2/14th Battalion Assoc also attended.
Have just picked up the news of your trek. I have become a regular contributor to this forum since our crossing.
Kind regards.
Geoff Hardie, ex Westpac PixieUpdate 29th July: Trekkers have now made it to Japs Ladder where they spent last night. They are now heading for a campsite called Dump 66 for their last overnight before they walk off the track on the 31st.
All trekkers are doing ok and the way they are now walking their guide has confidence they will finish their trek.
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IMG_0946__Small_.JPGTrek Guide Johnsford Eroro advised via sattelite phone that all treckkers are fine and will be camping at Goldie River. This will be their last night. Trek should be completed by about 9.00am local time. Due to the road conditions and a stop over at Bomana War Cemetery, trekkers should be back at their hotel around midday – 2 pm.
The last climb up to Owers' Corner will still have them cursing but the joy when they walk through the archway is hard to explain….wait until they get back home!
attached pictures, Imita Ridge, Goldie River and Owers Corner.
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Archway_Ower__s_Corner__Small_.jpgGreetings Bucketeers, especially Davo!
You will be finished now and resting those smelly, blistered feet … the 'civilised' beer here in Cairns – for your chafed lips and parched throats – awaits!
Hope you don't need too much of a "nanna-nap" before hitting the town – I await your call
cheers (in anticipation)
mick (& family on holiday), plus Ange back @ the Handbury-on-GGSUpdate 31st August: Congratulations are in order for trek 448 who successfully completed their trek today and are presently at the Yacht Club enjoying dinner as we dropped them down there earlier tonight.
All appeared in good spirits and now looking forward to hitting CAIRNS !!!
Photographs:
Pic 1: Their team of porters
Pic 2: Bomana War Cemetery
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DSCN0072__Small_.JPGThe following photographs were taken at their hotel, The Hideaway when we met up with them around 5pm this afternoon along with their personal porters, guide Johnsford Eroro and Assistant Guide Clement Harike
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DSCN0078__Small_.JPGmore pics taken this afternoon…
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DSCN0074__Small_.JPGThank you all for choosing to trek with Kokoda Trekking Ltd (KTL). We look forward to welcoming some of you back again along with anyone else from the city of Geelong who may want to walk the Kokoda Track.
On behalf of Management and Staff sincere thanks. Take care and enjoy yourselves in Cairns.
Kokoda3_COL__Small_.jpgToday I come across some more photographs which I will share with you now as follows:
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IMG_0020__Small_.JPGThe finish line at Owers' Corner:
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