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Last night we met with trekkers from Trek 649 a group of 11 from Queensland. They all looked like they were excited to be in PNG and soon to be on the track. Earlier today we met again at 6:30am when trekkers were picked up and driven to Bomana War Cemetery. The guide for this trek is Kingsley Boropi. The group is made up as follows:
- Sharee Luke – porter Paul Esiko
- Justine Dobbin – porter Benan Arua
- Geoff Spicer – porter Cecil King Sombiro
- Glenn Taylor – porter Tom Hango
- Mick Gillam – porter Lancelot Yauga
- Tracey Couper – porter Jenen Barai
- Melinda Treversh – porter Gill Bauba
- Luke Brennan – porter Freddy Yauga
- Mike Charlton – porter Peter Talanda
- Chris Chapman – porter Alex
- Patrick Walker – porter Harry Duna
Food Porters are: Trophian Ovivi; Webber Okove; Chris Orimba; Danny Aikari; Clive Guvero; Stafford Enjeka; Francis Baing; Tomsteen Konehe; Noah Kovejo; Cypria Ujara and Alfred.
Photographs below were taken at Bomana War Cemetery.
Have just uploaded photographs on to 'Facebook' in case you would like to view them – http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2473…id=374403025970
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SDC12168__640x480_.JPGOn the way up to Owers' Corner the bus stopped off at Rouna Falls lookout. Trekkers got out and stretched their legs and took in the waterfall view from the lookout area provided.
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SDC12173__640x480_.JPGTrekkers were then driven to the drop off point of Owers' Corner where they met up with their porters who would accompany them on the track.
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IMGP2068__640x480_.JPGOther photographs taken earlier this morning.
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IMGP2076__640x480_.JPGGroup Photograph taken with porters shortly before they departed on their first descent towards Goldie River:
SDC12174__640x480_.JPGUpdate 19th July: Heard from the track tonight that trekkers have reached Goodwater Campsite where they will spend the night. I spoke to Kingsley via sat phone around 8pm and I could hear our boys singing away in the background. So far so good, everyone is doing ok.
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IMGP1916__640x480_.JPGUpdate 20th July: Trekkers reached Imita Ridge today and were all moving along ok with no worries at this stage whatsoever, which is good news.
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IMGP1919__640x480_.JPGUpdate 21st July:We heard from the track today at Maguli Ridge that the trek was going along as planned and that one guy was toughing it out a bit harder then the rest but was ok.
Plan a) was to reach Menari. Plan b) was Agulogo.
Update 22nd July: Trekkers have now reached the half way point of EFOGI and tonight are overnighting at Efogi II. Earlier today they called in from Brigade Hill and again tonight at 7pm from Efogi. Seems like they are having a great time.
Update 24th July:Trekkers have now reached Alola Village where they are spending the night. Luke Brennan was airlifted off the track yesterday from Efogi Village as he was feeling weak due to vomiting. Following medication he was feeling ok today and flew over to Popondetta to meet up with the group as they walk off the track tomorrow.
Much cheaper alternative compared to spending time in expensive hotels in Port Moresby.
As for the others, they are all doing well and no doubt will be excited to know they are almost to Kokoda.
Photographs: Alola Village
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Alola_Village__Small_.jpgSunday 25th July: While you all might be reading the sunday papers; mowing the lawn or doing whatever, think of Luke walking up a very tough hill to join up with the others on this trek.
On the other hand think of the other trekkers, who this morning will walk around the corner from the Alola end to the highlight of the trek, Isurava Memorial.
Luke as I write this is 10 minutes away from Isurava Village. He will then have 1 1/2 hours walk depending on his speed, to reach the same area.
Will keep you posted as we asked the group to have a SLOW start this morning to allow Luke to catch up to them at the Isurava Memorial area. He is doing really well. If he meets them on the track, a guy called Wilson Sevesi who is walking with him will hand Luke over to Freddy Yauga his personal porter to carry on and take him to the memorial area.
Freddy and his trekker will then walk off the track together as they originally started. Freddy is renowned for his guitar playing and singing. Luke was telling me he was amazed at how Freddy could carry his pack, walk up a hill, play his guitar and sing while he was struggling to put one foot after another!
IMG_0921__Small_.JPGTrekkers overnighted at Orohaven in Kokoda last night. They will stay at Orohaven until tomorrow when they will leave for Poppondetta to board their flight back to Port Moresby.
Congratulations to all the Trekkers!
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IMGP2142__640x480_.JPGLuke I do not know you personally but from one who really did it tough I congratulate you for making the effort and then returning to meet up with your mates at the memorial.
Good on you mate
Brian
Photograph: Luke (pictured) sitting in our dining room the night he arrived from Popondetta.
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