Kokoda Trail | Brian | Activity https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Brian/activity/ Activity feed for Brian. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 781cffd690decd9fc940aac23413c03e Brian replied to the topic 65 Or Older Testimonials in the forum Testimonial https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/65-or-older-testimonials/#post-106373 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:09:53 +1000 Hi Folks now 2012 health wise I have been through a lot since my last post a couple of longer hospital stays and now on dialysis but pleased to say I am out, whilst short and slow, walking again and soon will be leading once again some of the shorter and easy Queensland National Parks Association walks.

As much as I would dearly love to go…[Read more]

]]> 769d14a27b211c0b50ff6d95881c4c64 Brian replied to the topic Anzac Treks On The Go - Treks all completed. in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/anzac-treks-on-the-go-treks-all-completed/#post-105349 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:35:59 +1000 Hi GailI now think that I may have the wrong mobile number for Wallace, used to be able to chat to him when his phone was on, been trying for a few weeks now all in vain. Please when he comes in do let him know.ThanksBy the way I think you may have one possibly two starters, in a year or two though, after my recent talk

]]> fabf82d7efb7b3ad82d98cec343318f1 Brian replied to the topic 65 Or Older Testimonials in the forum Testimonial https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/65-or-older-testimonials/#post-105309 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:06:55 +1000 Hi FolksA Foot Note:-Just an update, do not put off what you can do today you never know what is around the corner, there is no way today that my health would allow me to even consider trekking Kokoda again. Last year at 72 we went for a 6 month around Australia camping trip I arrived home to be admitted within 24 hours into the emergency ward of…[Read more]

]]> 86ab20f40a47b95fac077f17eea895f2 Brian replied to the topic Qld's Courier Mail in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/qlds-courier-mail/#post-104920 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:35:45 +1000 Not worth the time of the day sending Mr Gibson an email he is just jealous that he has not trekked Kokoda himself if he is as good as he thinks he is I challenge him to stroll up along the Kokoda Track if he were to do so he will get as emotional as many if not most of us have done when he experiences just a small taste of what our troops had to…[Read more]

]]> 4bfb69a54181b504a910f1828e26f71a Brian replied to the topic Trek 649 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-649-trek-completed/#post-104618 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:25:02 +1000 Luke 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 mateBrianPhotograph: Luke (pictured) sitting in our dining room the night he arrived from Popondetta.IMGP2096__640x480_.JPG

]]> c558166bd4f692140f7f3835ce802860 Brian replied to the topic Trek 590 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-590-trek-completed/page/5/#post-104617 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:12:46 +1000 CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERY ONE OF YOUWish that I was there to shake each one of you by the hand to congratulate you personally and of course enjoy a beer or two with you, Wallace, Brendan and all the boysCurrently in Kalbarri WA will certainly be having an Emu, local beer, for you later in the afternoon.Please say Good Day to both Wallace and…[Read more]

]]> efb05a0be5535464d0854316545057e5 Brian replied to the topic Trek 590 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-590-trek-completed/page/4/#post-104600 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:59:02 +1000 Hi Kev and TeamBy the time this message gets to you you will be in Kokoda at KTL's Orohaven enjoying a well deserved beer or two with Wallace and the rest of the boys.Congratulations to each and every one of you.How was that experience of walking into Kokoda past the hospital knowing that you have made it and completed the challenge?That moment I…[Read more]

]]> 4fb85ad2d1db6c341fc531110173bb12 Brian replied to the topic Trek 590 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-590-trek-completed/page/3/#post-104571 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:04:22 +1000 Not sure who is fiinding it tough but tell them to hang in there and to ask the boys for help they are there waiting I know for the request.Gail what weather are they having dry I hope?June I guess you will read this looks like Kev is going well I bet that he is having a real Ball.We are heading off to Denham tomorrow doubt if we will have…[Read more]

]]> e0b23699e4bfd8860d5c6d3f246f12c5 Brian replied to the topic Trek 590 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-590-trek-completed/page/2/#post-104560 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:38:12 +1000 I am sure having walked with them that the girls will give the fellas a run for thier money you never know one may get in first.As long as they all arrive safely and enjoy the experience that is what really counts rolleyes.gif

]]> 13d56b6a41d4925f4fc18aa05efe71fb Brian replied to the topic Trek 590 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-590-trek-completed/#post-104544 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:43:06 +1000 Hi Kevin and TeamOn your way at last I know that with all the dedicated training you have put in that it will now pay off as you are all in for what was for me a life changing expereince.Do enjoy every minute of it, make new freinds with the boys and take many photos.Do say good day to my mates Brendan and Wallace who I owe a lot, true angels as…[Read more]

]]> 4b88af1e7986e3fc98095a16b8e23f09 Brian replied to the topic Mt Warning in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/mt-warning/#post-104038 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:33:58 +1000 Hi GrahamPrior to Trekking Kokoda we camped at the Caravan Park and I walked Mt Warning to the very top 5 times on five days in a row each time with a 10kgs pack. Whilst walking there is perhaps easier than Kokoda especially on good to reasonable tracks. Providing you do not miss out on the top tough hard 100 meter or so climb it is a good…[Read more]

]]> 187f4d47aa78ba7c1ab22c941c6ca72b Brian replied to the topic Wayne Urina in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/wayne-urina/#post-103986 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:34:19 +1000 Gail I do not know Wayne personally we like yourself have children now with grandchildren and know just how sad and hurting we would feel if this was to happen to our family.Please pass on our condolences to Wayne and his family please do let him know that he and the family are in our prayers.I am sure that I speak for all Kokoda Trekkers past,…[Read more]

]]> 156add0247e0237023f7410117257c67 Brian replied to the topic Accomodation? in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/accomodation/#post-103968 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:23:35 +1000 I am sure that KTL will look after you working with you on the payment give Nathan a phone call at thier Gold Coast Office.

]]> a46598215c7267c355a816ce650c8bfd Brian replied to the topic Kokoda Without Guides in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-without-guides/#post-103961 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:04:50 +1000 As far as I am aware there are no trekkers going without a guide even PNG nationals who do not live in this area and have come from another all arrange to have a guide often a family member of friend living in the Kokoda area to guide them.It would in my opinion be utter stupidity to go unguided.You will have to carry your food all the way from…[Read more]

]]> 013c9c4f078c5e9b216e46b3f5a37831 Brian replied to the topic Kokoda Without Guides in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-without-guides/#post-103956 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:19:21 +1000 Firstly Don't! Take Food with you for the full trek. Water is available take purification tabletsPermits essential available from the authority.Be prepared to pay for some camping spots as every bit of land along the way is owned by someone.What happens and it does if you have accident as you may be several hours trek from the nearest village…[Read more]

]]> e94c150b999d5a7a507c8475bae3c2aa Brian replied to the topic Backpack in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/backpack/page/2/#post-103940 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:07:10 +1000 Just for interest you may notice in the photo that Brendan is pointing at the ground very typical of most porters warning me that it was very slippery, we had 7 days rain out of 9, and suggesting that I should follow in his foot steps. I say typical of most porters who really try to take care and watch over you, most take pride in their work.…[Read more]

]]> f10b5d866bf4ec233caa3c89c0ab3f5f Brian replied to the topic Backpack in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/backpack/page/2/#post-103938 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:10:29 +1000 Brendan Buka was also my porter. I actually suggested he use the waist strap but he said he was not comfortable using them. He did adjust the shoulder straps to suit himself and I think this was much the same with other porters. To be honest I do not think trek organisers would have much luck in telling the porters how to wear their packs. They…[Read more]

]]> 59b1f33058428dc084a0ea6c0888a891 Brian replied to the topic Backpack in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/backpack/#post-103789 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:53:22 +1000 Talking about weights in packs I have a group of friends who are leaving today to do three tracks in Tasmania one is a 6 day trek for want of a term the two I spoke to are "Professional" walkers. As they are carrying everything including food etc for the six days I asked them what weight their packed ended up.Lyn's is 16kg and John's 18kg both for…[Read more]

]]> 0e7c88adeeb718b610f0e7797640d22a Brian replied to the topic Backpack in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/backpack/#post-103929 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:33:07 +1000 Whilst I guess i agree with all I do though think Rocky is spot on the porters just throw it on seldom using the waist strap. Your Feet and Boots are the most important thing that you will take and need to look after if you have spare cash put it into boots do not skimp on them.I have a mid range pack that was ideal for Kokoda and for the few…[Read more]

]]> 84f459ddd846ce6298fa72e23d8998c2 Brian replied to the topic Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walks in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/sunshine-coast-hinterland-great-walks/#post-103851 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:32:14 +1000 Hi ArodI have done a couple of good walks in your area that would be excellent training for Kokoda I did these with Ex Kokoda Trekkers that live on the Sunshine Coast both from time to time appear on this forum.I will send one, Alf, an email if he is home asking him look here and give you some advice on walks in your area.I also suggest that you…[Read more]

]]> 02850213b651a5e1b13f48c6d57ee4ef Brian replied to the topic 2010 - New Year, New Goals in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/2010-new-year-new-goals/#post-103831 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:20:50 +1000 Good on you all, you lucky younger people. Although I certainly cannot complain as my life so far and will be the same into the future has been full of adventures and interesting diversions along the way, including Antartica.Sure great to see people who are able to do so getting out and about as there are those who can who never do until they…[Read more]

]]> e4934efd746f7b34145ce0e993a8d58d Brian replied to the topic 2010 - New Year, New Goals in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/2010-new-year-new-goals/#post-103828 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:17:05 +1000 I was extremely lucky to trek Kokoda when I did as my health is not so good at present and trekking Kokoda would be out of the question.Have to get back into it again very soon as I am leading a NPAQ walk next month. Whilst I have another hospital visit before we do so we are heading off on 5-6 month round Australia "Grey Nomad" trip in May I am…[Read more]

]]> e4bd8a2ed6d9f4683f4b69a02ffecade Brian replied to the topic Seasons Greetings in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/seasons-greetings/#post-103785 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:32:19 +1000 Do hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Great New Year.May 2010 bring each of you a year of Good Health and many happy and memorable times.

]]> 7c4b32b4fed7e98186cb2ffcccbf1bd8 Brian replied to the topic Ktl 2 - Our Toyota Dyna in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-2-our-toyota-dyna/#post-103755 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:39:10 +1000 I would imagine that unless you want to travel to Popondetta to fly back to Moresby the mode of transport from Kokoda itself has not changed.

]]> cb58f1916fcafad1f33498dc7cea4c83 Brian replied to the topic Toilets :huh: in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/toilets-huh/page/2/#post-103719 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:18:37 +1000 As long as you can find a seat of any sort to use them on, cannot see them being much good for the many holes in the ground.Just grit your teeth, hold your breath and go for it.All part of the Kokoda experience and I think if we checked all through the forum from start to finish perhaps the subject most talked aboutBrian

]]> 9eacad6c1e5534551f7bdc97cbcfeaed Brian replied to the topic Kokoda Track Authority in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-track-authority-4/#post-103712 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:32:42 +1000 Peter you mentioned 70 odd with the group you bumped into this is ridiculous not right in my opinion certainly not good for the track and the village "facilities" that they pass through.They the trekking company are only in it for the dollar obviously with no real interest at all in preserving the track etc. We had 15 including porters on our…[Read more]

]]> a48f9ce52709d52f88bf5bbdb5c60e9d Brian replied to the topic Kokoda Track Authority in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-track-authority-4/#post-103704 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:01:41 +1000 Whilst I largely agree with the last two posts.My own personal experience is that I found every effort was taken by the company that I trekked for my personal safety and I would on safety grounds have no hesitation in recommending this particular company. I am well aware that there are certainly "Cowboys" out there that are not taking such…[Read more]

]]> 7a03ef2a6cca45a54fb81c41e6ed72b6 Brian replied to the topic Www.around-n-over.org - Trek 541 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/wwwaround-n-overorg-trek-541/page/2/#post-103684 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:58:22 +1000 Wow!Congratulations to all of you both the trekkers and KTL staff whom I am sure as usual went far beyond what they were engaged to do.Wow!Life is full of challenges I sure hope and pray that you all have many more ahead of you, Never give up looking for yet another one.Brian

]]> 76ecb7b8429b629c0219cdbc02008f31 Brian replied to the topic Travel Insurance in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/travel-insurance-3/#post-103606 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:32:45 +1000 Hi I always have taken out travel insurance specially when traveling overseas some years ago now I was on a business trip to the Philippines when I was taken ill the day before I was due to return home. Whilst not hospitalised I was confined to my hotel room where I was visited a couple of time by a local doctor, my return was delayed for a week,…[Read more]

]]> 3cdfa1b5c8d59b942e84df61f3229205 Brian replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/5/#post-103537 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:49:06 +1000 HiOne thing for sure I bet none of us forgets those Kokoda toilets and I bet will be a talking point around many a camp fire when we go hiking and camping with friends here in Aus.I bet if they and the showers were all Five Star they would not get a mention or for that matter even photographed.All part of our Kokoda experience and memories.Do not…[Read more]

]]> 3db5fa303b6ca4d278dd1f3b95c03367 Brian replied to the topic Trek 582 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-582-trek-completed/#post-103525 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:36:57 +1000 Hi GailWas wondering if your communications were down as we have not heard how this group are progressing which is unusual.Brian

]]> 6b00d1ea89ae05574040851dd049a7a8 Brian replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/greetings/#post-103507 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:59:46 +1000 RobHave a read of "The Bone Man of Kokoda" the extraordinary story of Kokichi Nishimura and the Kokoda Track by Charles Happell I would think a must read for your thesis.Brian

]]> 1f7d1d7e3382b37b7177c3f222ee9b35 Brian replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/greetings/#post-103502 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:57:44 +1000 Hi RobGood luck with your project whilst you certainly have taken on a challenging one I am sure it is one that you will find even more interesting and challenging as you go on.I do hope that it challenges you to one day take on the ultimate challenge yourself and to trek Kokoda.It actually took me fifty yes 50 years to get there originally around…[Read more]

]]> a87f81bcdfde8c10f66be90f277707f6 Brian replied to the topic Training Whilst Living In London in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-whilst-living-in-london/#post-103500 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:52:14 +1000 Hi SimoneYou do have a problem eh? Mt Snowden and Ben Nevis just a little too far away for you whilst it has now been many many years we cannot recall any where suitable.One thing for sure you will not have to worry about cold and snow where you will be trekking, although not well known there are glaciers in Papua. Suggest that you rug up well for…[Read more]

]]> a9d2f88923e325181840a490afb07a3b Brian replied to the topic Ok, I'm Back. in the forum Share Your Experience https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ok-im-back/#post-103499 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:28:18 +1000 Hi FluppyFew Brooke Prestons there hope I picked the right oneRegardsBrian

]]> 07f6f7d5991cdf1b1108424194154f6f Brian replied to the topic Ok, I'm Back. in the forum Share Your Experience https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ok-im-back/#post-103472 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:48:54 +1000 Hi FluppyWe the Kokoda forum family are so proud of you, really am, you richly deserve every congratulation.The past couple of weeks experience will live with you for the rest of your life pleased to hear you kept a journal and took some 800 photos some of which we may see in the coming months.Thanks for trying to make contact with Wallace a…[Read more]

]]> 8f861a0ddac32d6939cfda34455ab1c6 Brian replied to the topic Fluppy in the forum Share Your Experience https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/fluppy/#post-103454 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:43:27 +1000 Hi FluppyBy the time you get to read this you will be back home in Aus with much to tell us I am sure.You made it deserving every congratulations good on you very pleased indeed to read the good news from Gail.Pity though you missed out on Orohaven but there is always next time.Looking forward very much to reading your posts on this forum soon…[Read more]

]]> 5507e2048a1ba515874cfb7822e445d3 Brian replied to the topic Fluppy in the forum Share Your Experience https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/fluppy/#post-103448 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:52:32 +1000 Thanks GailGreat to hear that Fluppy is going well and enjoying herself, do hope that she gets to visit and experience Orohavan at the end of her Trek before leaving Kokoda.Brian

]]> 4b8a1aac02ffeb3f3988d8be34c4aeaf Brian replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/sleeping-gear/#post-103428 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:26:36 +1000 HiWe have friends who live and work in Sentani Papua who tells me that there actually Glaciers in mountains of Papua, hard to believe but this is correct.So Papua New Guinea on it's mountains certainly must get cold also but I certainly did not really feel the cold when I did my trek, but even in winter here I sleep with the window fully open the…[Read more]

]]> af868b6b0c8e03a706974a5e1fae401f Brian replied to the topic Tent, Bivvy Or Other in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/tent-bivvy-or-other/#post-103423 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:46:35 +1000 HiAnd those trees in the right spot on the Kokoda track well may just not be where you want them.Remember also that every bit of the land along the track is owned by someone sounds silly but that is a fact, where you hang your hammock maybe on someone Else's patch to where the rest of the group are and you may have to pay for use of that…[Read more]

]]> 454aa5f6d2f599de3688d18509309c07 Brian replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/sleeping-gear/#post-103412 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:07:11 +1000 HiI agree totally with the last post much what I took myself light weight, small in size, opening up to a quilt and warm expensive but good mine is rated at -5c. If it would have got colder, was not but for one night for us, I would have put any DRY clothes that I had on. But there was no need for that.Some take thermals I did not and would never,…[Read more]

]]> 85a5479fd19003abbfad32e53311fe6a Brian replied to the topic Hotel Power in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hotel-power/#post-103405 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:50:21 +1000 Hi240 Volts same plug as ours, guess there is Internet at the hotel as I sent them emails not sure if it is available for guests but I imagine that it would be.Never went looking myself.Do have a really wonderful walk remember one foot after the other and watch each and every time you place you that foot down..If you meet Wallace Lemeki or Brenden…[Read more]

]]> 66bd3d338c585cb5fe6cc47817c4bcb7 Brian replied to the topic Prescription Glasses/bifocals in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/prescription-glassesbifocals/page/2/#post-103402 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:17:21 +1000 HiFog Off Stick I looked around Brisbane prior to leaving and could not find it any where at all.Have not really looked since I would though like to get it.Any one any idea where in Brisbane you can obtain the Fog Off Stick as I am still having problems here at times when walking in Lamington National Park and near by parks.Brian

]]> 5ea938667f804162a073995299857fe0 Brian replied to the topic Another Death On The Track in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/another-death-on-the-track/#post-103314 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:41:26 +1000 HiI have been away for a week and am very sad as everyone must be to hear of another death on the track.I am one of those "Oldies" celebrating my 70th birthday whilst trekking Kokoda this time last year. I did it hard in fact very hard indeed specially after injuring my leg on the third day out. I did make it through but it was not for a awful…[Read more]

]]> 1229a368f0bba34c30a3c71854478891 Brian replied to the topic Dnf. Did Not Finish in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/dnf-did-not-finish/#post-103092 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:34:26 +1000 Yes I did it tough walking Kokoda to celebrate my 70th birthday but before doing so I certainly went into extensive training where possible on rough and steep bush tracks, up and down the steep steps on Kangaroo Point Cliffs here in Brisbane and when not doing these working out in the gym. As Gail mentioned I did loose 20kgs before leaving.…[Read more]

]]> 74a7691be0e54ce60a1468f2b88aff03 Brian replied to the topic Stuff in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/stuff/page/2/#post-103075 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:11:56 +1000 Hi FluppyQuick additionIf staying at the Gateway leave what ever you decide not to take at the last moment with your luggage in thier secure room, do no carry your passport, tickets or Aussie money with you leave it in the managers safe or in a safe deposit box.Do make sure that you have some 5kina say 20x5kina notes with you to buy drinks and/or…[Read more]

]]> 7bcc4e922615e2d158f181c33a42f3ec Brian replied to the topic Stuff in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/stuff/page/2/#post-103074 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:25:17 +1000 HiReally I cannot suggest much further than others already have done.I personally see no reason to carry the stool I do not recall us once stopping without something to sit on.The ice pack as far as I am aware can only be used once so only good for a very short period.The I-poo as mentioned not really needed.I took two pairs of shorts one always…[Read more]

]]> de909b53c7dad995cfb488b619c7dbfd Brian replied to the topic Stuff in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/stuff/#post-103062 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:12:04 +1000 Hi FluppyAll I can is Wow! are you carrying your own pack?How heavy are your packs excluding water?If using a porter are you also carrying daypacks?Do try and keep your Backpack down to minimum 12kgs including tent and daypack down to 7kgs including max 4litres water if less water less weight.Having a quick look you would have appeared to have…[Read more]

]]> 0bbd4bba2095547addbb4eefd7bbeb87 Brian replied to the topic Port Moresby in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/port-moresby/#post-103049 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:55:33 +1000 HiWe stayed at the Gateway before and after out Trek and like others had no problem at all with security of our passports and tickets etc whilst we were away trekking like wise our luggage as well.You will find plenty of posts on this forum regarding the gateway and other hotels as well.What ever do NOT expect to arrive in Moresby and find a…[Read more]

]]> 6021b1f74aaaf7f1dc5744946f0f8fe0 Brian replied to the topic Gateway Hotel Lockers in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/gateway-hotel-lockers/#post-103006 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:40:42 +1000 Hi FluupyWe stayed at the Gateway.Our group made use of the safe deposit boxes available to guests we left all our Passports, Tickets and Aussie money in there no problems at all. I see some made use of the manager's safe I am sure that you would have no problems there either.Our spare clothes etc went into a secure area again no problems.I am…[Read more]

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