The following food porters arrived in off a flight from Kokoda after the track had commenced and then commenced their walk with the plan to catch the lead group sometime later in the night or first thing tomorrow morning.IMGP2653__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time to say farewell to trek 580 as they walked off towards Goldie River.IMGP2652__640x480_.JPG

Grant & Daryl Potter are carrying themselves but posed for a photograph with their guide Cyprian Haera.IMGP2651__640x480_.JPG

As trekkers moved off it was a chance for some last minute photographs with their personal porters:IMGP2646__640x480_.JPGIMGP2647__640x480_.JPGIMGP2648__640x480_.JPGIMGP2649__640x480_.JPGIMGP2650__640x480_.JPG

Just before it was time to walk off from Owers' Matt asked for a photograph with his two nephews:IMGP2645__640x480_.JPG

Their guide Cyprian Haera seen here speaking with trekkers just before they departed from owers' Corner.IMGP2644__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time for group photographs before heading off on their trek under the archway.IMGP2642__640x480_.JPGIMGP2643__640x480_.JPG

Matt Carter and his two twin nephews, Alan and Chris Vincent met with Kingsley Boropi; Sylvestor Tibo and Arnold Sevesi.IMGP2638__640x480_.JPGIMGP2639__640x480_.JPGIMGP2640__640x480_.JPG

Cliff met Lenny Enjeka who hails from Sairope Village which is about 1/2 an hours drive from Kokoda.IMGP2637__640x480_.JPG

At Owers' Corner Deborah met her personal porter Tom Hango. Tom is one of the fastest guys to ever cross the Kokoda Track. He won one of our races one year from Owers' Corner to Kokoda in a time of 19 hours.IMGP2636__640x480_.JPG

On the way out to Sogeri we stopped off at Rouna lookout situated on the outskirts of Port Moresby along what is commonly referred to as snake road.IMGP2630__640x480_.JPGIMGP2631__640x480_.JPGIMGP2632__640x480_.JPGIMGP2633__640x480_.JPGIMGP2634__640x480_.JPG

Group photograph at Bomana War Cemetery.IMGP2629__640x480_.JPG

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking and our staff, I would like to send a big thank you for choosing to walk with us. We trust you thoroughly enjoyed your trek and that you go home with lots of happy memories.warm regardsGail and the KTL teamKokoda_Trekking_logo.jpg

Just now I have posted some trek photographs on to our 'Facebook' page. Click on the following url link and select trek 681:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boroko-Papua…03025970?ref=tsAs sample of the photographs I will post here now.P1070011__640x480_.JPGP1070017__640x480_.JPGP1070047__640x480_.JPGP1070066__640x480_.JPG

Today I got to meet up with Cheryl and Malcolm following their successful trek across the Kokoda Track. Both of them were pumped up as they told me about their walk and some of their experiences.No doubt they are now focusing on the next stage of their holidays when they fly to Brisbane and then on to Vanuata.P1070102__640x480_.JPGP1070005__640x480_.JPG

Sorry, John has been experiencing problems and only managed to get hold of us today. He said all is good with the group and that they had passed the half way point of Efogi and at the time their destination for tonight was Naoro but it may have changed depending on how the trekkers were going.He was going to phone me on his mobile at Naoro but…[Read more]

Congratulations are in order for Cheryl and Malcolm as they walked off the track today and are now relaxing at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. I have just spoken to Cheryl and she said they were both ok. Apparently Malcolm has stuffed his boots and at the time was organising some pizza for them all.As other locals from Kokoda are in the bar area they…[Read more]

Complete with dining room and recreation room.Dining_Room__640x480_.jpgRecreation_Area__640x480_.jpg

We can even throw in a traditional 'sing sing' welcome in the true ORO PROVINCE style should anyone request it.Michael_Butler_entrance__640x480_.jpgTraditional_Dancers__640x480_.jpgEntrance_to_Orohaven_2__640x480_.jpg

For anyone wanting to walk off the Kokoda Track and overnight at 'Orohaven Kokoda Retreat' everyone is more then welcome. We have several huts; a tavern with COLD COLD Beer; pizza oven and lots more on offer like hot showers; several flushing toilets; genset power for lights and to recharge your mobile or camera batteries and a whole lot…[Read more]