https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Eve/activity/ Activity feed for Eve. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 67a6a489776c75a2d336bddca1286bce https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/be-inspired-watch-tv7-sunday-630pm/#post-103670 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:49:44 +1000 I felt a bit the same. I think the whole story was about 7 minutes. Not long enough at all. I would have liked to see more….but bloody good achievement on his part, nonetheless.

]]> bd5aba4c2a6814adb20b3c3dd2265184 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/be-inspired-watch-tv7-sunday-630pm/#post-103627 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:52 +1000 I'm a little torn in two ways about this story, even though I truly appreciate his amazing effort and courage. I must say, two days from the end of our trek when my knee suddenly gave me incredible pain and I could hardly walk, my carrier mentioned the other boys told him to make sure I took it easy, because they weren't going to help him carry me…[Read more]

]]> 8eee85a854121291eb75ea052c1a2fa3 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/4/#post-103518 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:46 +1000 QUOTE(Mrs Moo @ 6 Nov 2009, 03:07 PM) [snapback]10922[/snapback]Good luck. All you need to do now is find a toilet seat to put it on!LOL There are a couple. The thing that was the 'issue' for me was the tarp doors. You'd get comfy (sitting or squatting) and the wind would pick up and blow the damn things open. Sometimes it paid to go in pairs.…[Read more]

]]> 8cdba16e0a6d47a2628be76f101a169c https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/4/#post-103517 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:10:42 +1000 I think the idea of disposable covers is kinda funny…and means one more thing to carry, plus it's rubbish to take out with you. Squat and hover. It's free.

]]> 5d43cd5af4260645fca7d9766b48e6b2 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-whilst-living-in-london/#post-103519 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:59:49 +1000 Hi Simone, If you have limited space and/or options of where to train, these are things you can do anywhere, with no equipment. If you have knee or joint issues, walk/step the exercises, rather than jumping or bouncing. Mountain climbershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5KVEoEbo4Burpeeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5oXadjFAlQPlus step ups,…[Read more]

]]> c0cf58516c9f11cd5571e2e8562c31d5 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/greetings/#post-103512 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:05:23 +1000 Hi Rob, do you have a time line for completion of your Thesis? I'm trying to get a project started that you might be interested in (and involves doing a Kokoda trek some time in the next six months). Don't worry, I'm not trying to sell you something, or anything of that nature. I did Kokoda back in August. I'm a personal trainer, but Kokoda (and…[Read more]

]]> fbe0bfb3ecf60c3bd28171efcaede325 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ok-im-back/#post-102348 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:42:09 +1000 Congratulations Brooke!Sounds like the first bit of your trek was the biggest challenge. It's mentally and physically overwhelming, so I wouldn't feel bad about having a hissy fit. I reckon most people would, even if they don't show it haha. (Did I ever tell you the first day was my worst? Baaad reaction to the malaria tablets! Thought I was going…[Read more]

]]> 5bb6d2a98512c69691fd4591f3299039 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/i-have-the-itchies/#post-103364 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:04:27 +1000 Brooke, it could just be the increased blood flow….that sometimes causes that itchy feeling.When you combine heat, pressure, exercise, blood pumps more freely. When the hot blood just underneath the skin reacts with the cooler outside temperature, you get that itchy sensation (drives me nuts, too). I don't know how you get rid of it, but your…[Read more]

]]> 4ea1356430e6e50fb5a638df92c284f3 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/medication/#post-103306 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:56:36 +1000 Brooke, You've prepared yourself mentally and physically and you're smart enough to recognise your own limitations. I'm sure you'll use common sense and look after yourself on the track – just keep your trek leader updated along the way. It's not a race, so there's no need to push yourself past where you're comfortable. Just take your time,…[Read more]

]]> 9addba311b429ed8542630a617e63b71 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/another-death-on-the-track/#post-103271 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:46:29 +1000 I guess I see it from a number of perspectives. My dad is 66 and completed the trek with no problems. I was the one who had knee issues at the end. He, however, trained MUCH longer and harder than I did, and with more weight in his backpack. He also has a background of running marathons and the like. I, on the other hand, have medical issues. I'm…[Read more]

]]> 5740618bbf2082aed23586a5a50c60b1 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/sleeping-gear/#post-103230 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:33:38 +1000 We got one lovely night of below zero temperatures and ice on *everything* at Myola. I was freezing with thermals, track suit, beanie, gloves, two pairs of socks and sleeping bag! LOLMOST unexpected! Definitely take a sleeping bag! I loved my Thermarest mat, but those are a bit more of an investment and maybe something cheaper would suffice for…[Read more]

]]> e9bdc2a879de7b2260c436d6391daa79 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/is-3-weeks-before-leaving-too-early-for-drs-letter-of-medications/#post-103229 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:18:01 +1000 Hey Fluppy! I had to take "controlled drugs" with me. I just made sure I had the letter with the rest of my travel papers. The most important thing is keeping your medications in their original containers in case you do get checked for some reason.Getting close now!! Best of luck!! Eve(I got my letter/medication list a week before I…

]]> 7cced5885a7fc06f953f7f4e6bdb064e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/medication/#post-103228 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:08:25 +1000 Marshall,Get a referral from your doctor to see a respiratory specialist if you don't already have one. You don't say how bad your asthma is, but a good degree of lung capacity is required and there are tests that can be done to determine that. There are parts of the track that are quite strenuous and require quite deep, diaphragmatic breathing.…[Read more]

]]> c9e8266037d65b9f3ee02e1ef46ab5c4 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/another-death-on-the-track/#post-103226 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:53:42 +1000 I just find this so sad and distressing, but also frustrating! My thoughts are with his family and all those concerned. In my opinion, every single person who attempts Kokoda should have some kind of fitness clearance in addition to medical clearance. Trek operators have a duty of care for the trekkers they take, but trekkers should have a duty…[Read more]

]]> d9e0ad977dd3c24604a5a428e9c77ad8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/did-anyone-keep-a-journal-on-their-trek/#post-102874 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:21:28 +1000 Hi Fluppy,We all had journals, but I fell into the latter category – just wanted to sleep. That was more to do with having narcolepsy than not wanting to write, though lol.I tried to write sometimes. My dad wrote every night religiously and I know others caught up when they could. I would have written more if I knew how much I would have…[Read more]

]]> 771162bd06eae9c77116a1e2fba259d2 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/4/#post-102861 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:24:15 +1000 Just a note on Visas…..you can't get one in Victoria. Frustrating, but true. I was told I'd need to send my passport to Brisbane, or Canberra, but I wasn't prepared to do that. The turn around for people in my group who did was three days – very fast! It cost them $35 in Australia. My visa cost me 100 kina ($50) and 90 minutes waiting in line at…[Read more]

]]> fa622947cc42112e306a8b4665429d8e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-533-trek-completed-30th-august/#post-102854 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:52:16 +1000 Those choko fields were an amazing sight. Do you know if they got to try the leaves? I have to admit I was skeptical, but those were nice!It's great that you post pics of the trekkers on their journeys.

]]> b66cbe33d7019da4153f0fe05ea2c31a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/quick-gear-questions/#post-102837 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:57:30 +1000 I wore the really short gaiters, but lasted only two days before I took them off, because they annoyed me and I felt like they were constricting my legs too much. Maybe they were just a tiny bit too small, I don't know. I didn't want the longer ones, because my body temp rises pretty quickly without any real effort, so I didn't want something that…[Read more]

]]> e787d473b46dd75ddf6827cb0a130415 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/quick-gear-questions/#post-102821 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:21:12 +1000 I can't speak to the backpack topic, as we were supplied ours. I didn't take anything to waterproof the outside of the packs, but did put everything in ziplock or waterproof bags and labelled them (night clothes, underwear, clean clothes, dirty-wet, dirty-clean (meaning I could get another wear out of them), morning items, first aid etc) so I…[Read more]

]]> 757348af952f375f61b5fa41292d2c3e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/re-entry-getting-back-to-normal/#post-102798 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:45:43 +1000 Well, that's reassuring. Thanks, Gail. And, yes, I'm already trying to figure out how and when I can get back there!

]]> 30acb9c17b2d34e9739939c186032f8a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/female-health-and-hygiene/#post-102778 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:15:29 +1000 Fluppy, you'll sweat a lot of that water out. Don't focus on the actual amount of water so much; just keep hydrated. I didn't figure out how much water I'd taken in till almost the end of the trip when I got to the end of a layer of puri-tabs.Liners…Carefree Barely There, or Invisibles, or something like that. One thing I'll also mention…I…[Read more]

]]> 785833b602b52bfe6d59acae33a25fc7 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/re-entry-getting-back-to-normal/#post-102786 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:21:09 +1000 Hmmm…thanks. Interesting. I also have a medical condition that could have made Kokoda very hard, so my battle was overcoming my own body, but mostly my mind. Maybe that's part why I feel the way I do…

]]> 87e4b53de9225913caeb7bc4ec72ece4 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/female-health-and-hygiene/#post-102767 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:11:32 +1000 I took travel pack size tissues and kept an individual pack of those in a ziplock bag in my pocket, with my anti-bac hand wash, and just replaced them each day. I quite liked the hole in the ground facilities, because there wasn't anything to touch. Where there were sit down loos, I wiped them with anti-bac, then put tissue down before sitting. I…[Read more]

]]> 7552ed701649c00019ed8c7354a41246 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/popondetta-to-kokoda-with-over-1200-kg-of-cargo/page/2/#post-102772 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:50:46 +1000 We crossed that river on the same day and wondered how in the world those boys would get us and all our bags and equipment across the river without getting wet. I took photos of the river and tyre tubes. I should have taken photos of the trekkers' faces when the group realised how we had to get across. The boys did a fabulous job and nothing got…[Read more]

]]> 71d4b057104df9e1609f1b95b228318f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/looking-for-any-ideas/#post-102770 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:54:56 +1000 Yep, there was a small fire for a while. But I hung my boots up on a rafter in the ceiling with the laces, away from the flames/heat. They hung for about 12 hours. One guy did fry his inners by putting them near the fire that night.

]]> a63f631b30402d0034f3db51d31b7cfb https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/looking-for-any-ideas/#post-102765 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:52:21 +1000 I love the Scarpas I bought. One of my feet is about half a size bigger than the other, so I went for a bigger size than I'd normally wear. I ended up walking through the swamp at Myola, rather than around the edge – misjudged and ended up ankle deep in mud. My boots were totally gross, but my socks/feet stayed dry, so I was pretty impressed by…[Read more]

]]> 0495d1afa9c8666d3fa4d26698395a56 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trekking-group-size/#post-102764 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:36:16 +1000 It's interesting to read all the comments about perspectives of other groups passed on the track. Everyone we passed was great and my carrier was related to, or knew some carriers from other companies, so it was all very friendly. We met a group coming the other direction one morning and they joined us for our briefing (I can't remember the name…[Read more]

]]> ccc4fcc71b393e0fea99d3135d3e9e63 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/plane-missing-in-png/page/3/#post-102763 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:11:26 +1000 I do agree that trek group size can be (and is in some cases) an issue. Like I said, I wasn't keen on the idea of trekking with a large group. Mine was certainly about double the size I would have preferred. If it had been any bigger, I would not have been pleased. However, I have to admit I changed my mind early in the piece about our particular…[Read more]

]]> 3a267997e2b32e063090d93a6c6e1697 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/plane-missing-in-png/page/2/#post-102749 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:22:29 +1000 Just a quick note on the size of Charlie's treks. The reason they can be large, is that they run some of the treks at 'platoon size', to give an idea of the number of people at the battles, as the treks are based on military history and follow the original wartime track (which separates from the main track in places) and military briefings are…[Read more]

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