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Hi Leah & Isaiah,
Dad left this morning packed and excited to be seeing you both. Your progress has been great. Isaiah you are doing so well and I am really proud of you. Give Mum a big hug for me.
Love you heaps. Juanita
Update 4th September: Trekkers were on the move around 7am this morning and walked as far as Efogi II before they called it a day which was approximately 1:30pm this afternoon. Sounds like Trevor decided to give them a short day today. Tomorrow the plan is to head to Templeton's I commonly referred to nowadays as 'Dump 1'.
Have heard also that John is in town and I have arranged to meet up with him tonight at 6pm at the Holiday Inn.
Copy__2__of_Efogi___Holles_Trek__Small_.jpgQUOTE(Gail Thomas @ 4 Sep 2010, 04:05 PM) [snapback]12332[/snapback]Update 4th September: Trekkers were on the move around 7am this morning and walked as far as Efogi II before they called it a day which was approximately 1:30pm this afternoon. Sounds like Trevor decided to give them a short day today. Tomorrow the plan is to head to Templeton's I commonly referred to nowadays as 'Dump 1'.Have heard also that John is in town and I have arranged to meet up with him tonight at 6pm at the Holiday Inn.
Hi veryone on Ralphy's Trek, looks like you are all doing just fine! Hang in there, looks like a big day tomorrow! Tony R and Loccie, love you and miss you. hope you are OK. We are all very proud of you,
Love Simone and Jay
Dear Daddy,
Mum has been really nice for the past week. But I am still looking forward to you coming home next Saturday.
Love very much,
Mitchyhi Leah IsaiH
Liberty had a really good game at basketball today only lost by 2 points – it was great to watch. All the trainig has worked wonders. The Mums were all asking how the trekkers were getting on; mostly they thought it was all too much for them.
We have watched every night for your progress when we finally worked out how to use it. Liberty is the computer expert.
Have you encountered many snakes, spiders or any wildlife? From the pictures we believe you have needed to use your poles – what rough terrain! We had no doubt that Isaiah would be good at this trekking; we are so proud of you both. Keep safe; we love & miss you both
Love from Liberty & Carmel
Hey Leah & Isaiah and team…Hope you are all still smiling??? Glad the weather has been on your side so far (much to Frank's disappointment..joking)…someones looking after you..almost half way..Hope John has a safe trip and we wish him well..Hope that plastic bag holds up!! We check your progress morning and night and our thoughts are with you all during the day..Lots of customers have been asking about you Leah and were pleased to hear all is going well (especially Mrs Leeder)..Take care, stay safe and will message you soon.. Hope Lachy's porter is holding up OK..LOLOL
Tanya Frank Hannah & Haden
Hi Leah, Isaiah, Bronco and Team Ralphy,
Your days sound huge and Im sure youre starting to feel a bit weary. Isaiah, Mum and Dad will be so proud of you. Im not at all surprised you get in first each day. Keep it up, you might have to give Mum a helping hand!!!!!! Just joking Leah.
Catch up tomorrow.All our Love,
Glenn and Karen and the girls.Hello again Leah,
We have just had Riverfire here, another spectacular display by the F111s. Still following your progress daily, sounds like you are all amazing. Have been thinking about you at night wondering how it all is.
Keep trekking Team Ralphy.
See you very soon.
Lots of love,
Karen. xxxHi Ralphies trekkers, glad to hear everyone is doing well. Leah, your strength both mentally and physically I have always admired, I'm glad to hear that Isaiah is doing well, what a great experience for him. Great to hear that Bronco has arrived, I know that you will be pleased to have him with you for the remainder of the trek. My thoughts are with you, and look forward to watching the rest of the journey and catching up with you when you return. xxxx Nicole
Hi Leah, Isaiah and team,
so glad to see it is all going well – you are legends!
thinking of you each day – the pictures on the web site are great to share part of your journey from back in Brissy.Enjoy your time
See you when you get back – looking forward to the stories.Chris, Monique
Brianna and JoshuaHi Peter, Amy and Shane and all the gang,
Father's Day morning and just checking you are all OK. Hope today is a breeze for you all.Love Jane and Michael
Hey Dad,
Happy Fathers Day… Hope you enjoy it!!!! We are thinking of you allLots of Love and Kisses
Sarah, Stephen, Taylor Melodi, Jordan and KobyP.S To Amy – Ur doing great im sure, i dont need to tell you to harden up LOL . We miss you all and i am going to post some pics of lilly on Jazzy's facebook wall today for her…
As you will see from the photograph below, Leah's father John Johnson on his way to board his flight from Port Moresby to Popondetta around 6:30am this morning. He was met by our driver Richard Aire and at the present time is being driven by road up to Kokoda where he will overnight at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.
Tomorrow, Monday, he will commence his walk up to Isurava to meet up with the group heading in the opposite direction. He seemed pumped up and read to go but does not know the first big hill that awaits him. Its nickname is 'test mountain' coz its a bugger to test ones fitness before you finally conquer the hill. Then once he arrives at the top and continues his walk he will know that he will also have to walk back down the hill on his return to Kokoda which is equally challenging as some people find going down harder then walking up.
John will have as his porter, the trek hero, Brendan Buka who walked a couple of years ago with a guy who turned 70 on the track and who is also a regular contributor to our website, Brian Beamish. Brian proved quite a handful but Brendan got him from Owers' to Kokoda so we are confident he will do his best to enable John to complete the task ahead of him. For those of you who do not know, Brendan holds the track record in both directions:
Owers' to Kokoda: 16 hours 34 minutes
Kokoda to Owers': 17 hours 25 minutesWhen your family arrive back home, just ask them how remarkable these times are! and you will know 'why' trekkers stop him on the track to be photographed with him.
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