The guys are up at Naduli lookout – enjoying the panaromic view and resting their tired legs. From here it's all downhill and a pause at the bottom where the cool creek is to cool off or have a refreshing bath and then walk from here towards Efogi the next stop-over.The guys asked if they have any messages (probably dying to hear some messages…[Read more]

TREK 88 and TREK 146 have hit town!! The guys are now at Gateway Hotel Port Moresby, probably kicking-off already with a few stubbies and relaxing bath or even a nap at the poolside area.Tonight will be the presentation of the certificates of Achievement on their trek achievement on the renowned Kokoda Trail.Everyone's doing absolutely great.…[Read more]

Message from Deb to Robert:QUOTERobert, all is well here, had huge garage sale, so much room now in your workshop, ha haRay, have you had to use the spade yet? By the way your car has changed shape, not too much damage its just difficult to open the driver door, only joking.Hope you are having a good time. Love Deb

The Updates so far:We finally got in touch with this group at Menari – What a relief!!The last few days were tough days for the all-male team who battled it just fine out on the 96km ardous trail. Yes the boys are definitely doing it tough – talk about six days of continous walk accompanied with very rough, steep ascend and descend, and nothing…[Read more]

The guys have left Kokoda this morning – around 10am. They will make a trip first to Tufi/Wanigela and and then into POM today. It seems like tonight the guys will celebrate the sucess of their walk.

No updates yet from this group. Still waiting for their guide to call and fill us in on the latest progress. Would be interesting to note as they are walking at a fast pace while everyone else is trekking at a slow pace.We decided to call just now to get their whereabouts and how they are coping with life in the jungle when unfortunately the radio…[Read more]

Latest Update on this trek:As of 3:40 am (PNG Time) (almost 20 minutes ago) – the group guide radioed base here in Port Moresby and reported that they have finally reached Eora Creek – where they will set up their tents and camp for the night.And speaking of which the guys probably have their tents up already. It is pretty cold up here – I…[Read more]

Latest Update on TrailEveryone experienced a few drizzles along the way. Light showers today, but not most of the way. "Not bad really, everyone's coping well with the walk and the weather. The track conditions is okay, not slippery and the trekkers are also coping well with that," reported Isaac – the guide.Isaac was up at Naduri Lookout – the…[Read more]

And come out today they did!! The guys completed their final leg of journey today at Kokoda Station. It's over! No more trudging up and down the infamous trail for Trek 88 and Trek 146 . What an adventure for the guys and you made it all easier with your wonderful and encouraging messages.Tonight they camp at Russell's Block and will all fly out…[Read more]

From us at KTL:CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO COMPLETED & OTHERS WHO MADE AN ATTEMPT TO COMPETE IN THE RACE, EVERYONE's A WINNER!!! What a great effort put in by everyone during the event. Thanks once again for making this event a successful one.Once again a BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU:To the Anzac Team: Sean O'Hara, Brian O'Hara, Robert…[Read more]

With the challenge set for next year, everyone is looking forward to compete with better results.From the KTL boys ?This isn?t the end and we are looking forward to another race.?Ends//KTL team at the beginning of the race started out with eight (8) players. Three didn't make it till Monday – a day after the race.IMG_1264.jpg

The guys were happy with their turned up which made them the winners of the team event.?We are happy at least we have made a name for the company in winning the team event,? Rod said.Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_079.jpg

Rod Ori who was the main tip for KTL boys, was also ahead but had his knees injured at Efogi ? that too slowed him down.However, both Rod and Wayne manage to make it to the finish line. ?We will be more prepared next year. We have learnt something on this first race,? the guys said.Rod Ori struggling up hill…..Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_070.jpg

Wayne fell and injured his knee at Nauro and that slowed him down. Before then he was ahead of everyone. He said, he also had problems with his torch batteries. ?I would have run all night if I had enough batteries for the night.?Wayne with Gail Thomas who welcomed him with a song at Ower's Corner……When the boys took off from Kokoda Memorial…[Read more]

They said they would have made it first but have all experienced problems along the way.?I would have made it all the way and to the finish earlier if I hadn?t injured my knee,? Wayne who was clearly disappointed because of his injured knee said.Wayne, completed the race even though he injured his knee. He walks with the support of his walking…[Read more]

The small presentation of the team event was witness by us at KTL including Maree and Michael O?Hara from Sydney who flew in to PNG to witness their two sons Sean and Brian.The boys; Wayne, Bernard, Tom and Rod, were in the lead all the time from the beginning of the race. (L-R) One of our guides, one of the guys with our police escort, Justus…[Read more]

Gail Thomas, one of the trek organisers, was excited when she found that five of her kokoda boys had reached Ower's Corner, as part of the elite 12 to have finished the event in the time limit set down of 36 hours duration before the challenge was officially closed off for 2005.?Hang on, we?ve got five of our boys home she said – so that means we…[Read more]

2:50pmAll treks are now at Menari campsite. All will camp here tonight. Everyone's settling in okay. Since they are in the village they will be walking down to the nearest creek to bath and then back to the campsite. Tonight's rest will be a well-deserved one before the guys continue the next leg of their adventurous journey tommorrow to…[Read more]

12:50pmHi you all that have sent messages for Jason Elvy and Greg MacLennan. It seems Landy finally caught up with the guys. We passed on your messages and guess what. They were all very thrilled to hear from all of you. That made their day today. To end that tough and exhausting walk with well wishes and love from their family is just so…[Read more]

Thursday, September 1, 2005Almost 4 hours after they left Nauro this morning, Landy the guide called at 11:40 to give their situation report. It seems TREK 88 and TREK 146 decided to stick together. They are two different groups but all progressing as one towards Menari campsite at the moment.According to Landy all trekkers are doing great.…[Read more]