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Trek 498 was picked up from the Gateway Hotel at 8:30 this morning and driven out to Bomana War Cemetery. After spending some time at Bomana they were then driven out to Owers' Corner for the commencement of their trek. Their guide is Davidson Eroro and their assistant is Arnold Jinga. Trekkers in this group are as follows:
- Andrew Cripps
- David Cripps
- Robbie Wood
- Joe Brother
- Chris Brother
- Emily Brother
- Mark Haldane
- Alison Laing
- David Hooley
- David Fraser
- Graeme Boyce
Photographs below were taken today.
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IMGP6213.jpg16th April: Sorry, have not heard from the track today so do not really know where trekkers got to last night. Will post something as soon as I hear from our guide Davidson.
The Maguire family would like to extend well wishes to the group and let Alison Laing know how proud we are of her and hope her feet don't get to sore! Best of luck with the trek and we will track the groups progress!
Hi to all in the group of 498, and a special hi to Mark Haldane! Have a terrific time and looking forward to the stories and lots of photos. The satellite tracker is working really well! Love Lea and Sue
Hello Robbie Wood,
I trust the feet are holding up. I'm sure you are having a ball. My thoughts are with you.
Keep safe.love Dad.
17th April: We heard from Davidson today that they slept last night at Ioribaiwa and were heading somewhere between Naoro and Menari where they would spend the night.
Alison is struggling a bit but Davidson feels sure she will do ok and finish her trek.
D6_BFAST_RIVER__Small_.JPGHey Robbie,
63 is awfully quiet without you my gorgeous boy!!
Jess and I miss you lots.
Hope the 4 socks aren't too smelly.
Love you lambie
Say hi to Dave, Chris & Andy for me.
MwaaaaaaaaaaaaaHi Marko, hope you are having a good time. I'm keeping a check on your progress via the SPOT program- how's that for computer literacy! There's still some life in the old dog yet. Looking at the terrain maps you've got some pretty uphill stretches ahead of you so good luck! Mum's in Melbourne as you know and all is fine down there and I'm sure she would send her best wishes too. Regards, Noddy.
19th April: Sorry could not post last night as my internet was down. We were advised that trekkers have now reached the half way point of Efogi where they spent last night.
All continue to do well and from today onwards will be heading for home which in this case is KOKODA!!! GO, Trek 498 keep up the good work.
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IMGP4043__Small_.JPGG'day to Alison Laing on trek 498!
We read today that you have past the half-way mark of your voyage and
it is all down hill from here. Aside from the hills that is!!!
Michelle, Gypsy, Soxie, Lizzy, Conan and "bump" are very proud of you and hope you
are doing well.
P.S, "Bump" is still a bump & not a baby – Michelle is clenched with legs crossed!!!
I am clenched with fingers crossed!!
Love from the Maguires!!Hooley Dooley… just letting you know the coffee is still good here… I'll have one waiting for you when you get back. Hope you leg is holding up ok!
Alison keep that head up and pull out some of that BILO spirit …. you show those boys what your made of… go girl! I'm thinking of you.
Mark make sure you keep an eye on David… he's not as young as he used to be!!!
Keep up the great work and take care,
Debbie ForsterDear Mark,
Thinking of you as we sit down to scones with jam and cream and a hot cup of tea at Lea and Sue's house. It's raining outside, but we are dry and warm. Yesterday I walked all the way to the shops and back …. took me about 20 mins … totally exhausting! Anyway, hope you are having a nice holiday. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Lots of Love from your cousin – Deb (and Pete, Josh, Mia, Lea, Sue and Nodrog too).Hi Mark, I hope you are drier than we are – it is pouring in Port Macquarie – hopefully Deb abd Pete take it back to Sydney!!!! Lea is having a wonderful time tracking your journey – we have downloaded Google Earth and could see the village you stayed in last night by putting in your coordinates – technology is amazing! Hope your feet are holding out and the photos are bulding. Love Lea and Sue
Dear Mark,
Hope you are well and enjoying your adventure. We are all fine and enjoying having your mum here with us. We think about you lots and hope you're not crying too much on your journey. Your mum says hi and so do we. Love you lots and lots. Amy says: Dear daddy I am missing you SO much I love you. Everyone has been so interested to know that you are doing kokoda. Good job everyone for reaching half way keep going!
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