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By now they should have passed by Isurava Monument area and Isurava Village and I suspect as I write this are heading down through the choko fields on their way to Deniki.
Photographs:
Pic 1: The track from Alola to Isurava
Pic 2: Isurava Monument Area
Pic 3: Choko fields
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IMG_0444__Small_.JPGAfter they reach Deniki they will head for Hoi Village and then Kovelo. Depending on how Craig and Ben are going they may end up spending the night at Kovelo and walk into Kokoda tomorrow or else they will do this today and overnight in our camp.
Photographs:
Pic 1 & 2: Deniki area
Pic 3: Hoi area
Pic 4: Around about here more often than not, our KTL boys start to dress up our trekkers. In PNG they call it bilas which means decorate with leaves and so on.
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IMGP4263__Small_.JPGhey baby, so glad to hear you guys are no longer missing and everything is going ok. I cant believe you come home tomorrow feels like you have been away for ages. I cant wait to give you a big hug and kiss. How are you coping now that you are nearly at the end? I hope you are keeping well and looking after each other.
You will be so proud and relieved tomorrow when you finally reach the end. I am also very proud of you as well hun.
I am at work today. Had to do a few open inspections this morning which was good. First time doing it, so it was good that they were all nice people that came through.
Take care my love and I cant wait to hear from you, tomorrow night maybe?
Love you with all my heart
Your BOO
Sorry to hear that Craig and Ben are doing it tough. Keep on going guys you can do it.
So there may be or there may be not hot showers tonight.
Oh well – it is slmost finished – keep on keeping on,
Praying for you all
Love Rosslyn
Hey doug,
Hope you are enjoying your last night. I have been counting down the days. It has been so hard not having our little chats every night or seeing you.
I had a good day at work. I am tired tonight tho, so will have an early one and then just relax tmr. Good luck with finishing the trek tmr, and I cant wait to hear from you. Good night precious…love you.
Casey xoxoHi my family
I have heard through the Track Vine that you are all ok – but Craig and Ben are not doing so well.
No news other than that – I hope Dad and your brothers are staying with you both and taking care of you – I am sure that all will be wanting to make sure you make it. Not knowing what is wrong is probably the hardest thing for us.
I will be praying that God will keep you all safe for me.
Hugs and hugs
Mum
Hi Craig
You're almost there. Keep up the good work. You are coming home, right?
Is your pack holding you up because I know you were concerned about the weight of your pack. I did say take only what you need to survive, I know it's your industrial strength hairdryer, and you can't live without it, but…….
Went to Hui's, what a waste of time the only thing that I got was an interesting read out of the that's life magazine. Portaloo Kenny is the new face of the Kokoda Track Foundation and they want to install toilets along the track.
Tomorrow night you'll be in your own bed, that's if Nicholas lets you.
On the way back through duty free, if you want that watch just stop and get it if the price is right and take Ben with you, he can get an engagement ring while he's there.
Hey you goose. I said can you get the number of that trucking school not trekking!!!!!!
See you at the airport, fly safe. Do not request a fly by!
MarsHey sweetie,
Haven't heard any progress last night so hopefully not far to trek this morning…. I am eagerly awaiting your return tonight….
Hope you have a great trip back – make sure you keep moving on the plane so your limbs don't cease on you for when you get into Brisbane. As Margaret said please no flybys just come home to us safely.
What an awsome job by all of you. The days that were hard you successfully overcame and the days that were easy well they were easy – that there would have been too many of these I would suspect.
Take care today, have fun and I will see you tonight.
Love ya Kel
Hey babe,
Yeah you come home today. I am not sure how much longer you have of the trek or if you guys finished last night. But anyways i just cant wait to see you tomorrow.
Have a safe flight home and i look forwards to hearing all about it and hopefully seeing some pics.
Travel safe back, love you xoxoHi guys (especially the McKenna men)
I have been anxiously awaiting an update to see if you guys have made it or not yet.
Yeah!!! you come home tonight.
I am looking forward to seeing you so much.
Come hope safeLots of Love hugs and kisses
RossieMorning my family
I am hoping that you all had a good night's sleep in Kokoda last night ???
No news to tell me that this is not the case so can only hope that you are all there.
Can't wait for the hours to tick by so I can trundle off to my favourite place – the Airport !!!!
It will be great if you get back to Port Moresby early enough to have a swim and just relax around the pool. Keep save my loves – just hours away from home now.
Luv you all heaps
Di, Mum
Hi Craig
Just checking in, still haven't had an update on your progress. So I hope is well.
See you tonight!
MarsI trust you have made it safely to Kokoda.
Your journey complete!
We here are all – proud as punch – knowing all the hard work and training that has gone before. Congratulations on a mammoth effort.Try and get in a bit of R&R before you begin the journey home.
As Mars said earlier – don't do a 'fly by'! Your final stop is here – home!Counting down the hours until your return.
Looking forward to hearing all about your adventure.
Am so proud of you darling.Love you – missed you!
With all my love,
Hannah – and Phoenix & Shadow – your 'ladies in waiting'!Update 17th August: As I type this the boys are in the air heading this way to Port Moresby expected arrival time 12:45pm so I had best hurry along.
Last night they spent it at Kovelo where Rod lives and this morning walked down to the Kokoda Station to await their flight back into Port Moresby.
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Pic 1: just picture your own men walking into Kokoda this morning just like this trek
Pic 2: Monument area at the Kokoda Station
Pic 3: Airport terminal area where they have been waiting for our chartered flight to land to bring them back in….the old….and now the new one we renovated last year….now which one would you like to have to wait in?? did we do good or what???100_3533__Small_.jpg
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