On a log crossing on the Kokoda Trail.P1050064__640x480_.JPGP1050065__640x480_.JPGP1050062__640x480_.JPGP1050055__640x480_.JPGP1050059__640x480_.JPG

The photographs on this page were taken at Isurava Memorial.P1050070__640x480_.JPGP1050072__640x480_.JPGP1050073__640x480_.JPG

Bri, they will be home tomorrow night. I met with Mummy and Daddy today and will post some photographs now for you to look at. The photographs below were taken when they walked into Orohaven Kokoda Retreat on the day they completed their trek.P1050074__640x480_.JPGP1050076__640x480_.JPGP1050078__640x480_.JPG

Message from John: He said to post that he wishes his son a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and that he is thinking of him.

Just a few minutes ago at 11:15am another of our guys phoned in from Deniki and said they were walking on and the plan was to walk off the track but the final decision is always with the trekkers. Apparently there has been quite a bit of rain so I guess a lot of their gear will be wet. Will hear later today what they decided to do as they are…[Read more]

Update 28th August: I heard from their guide John Derrick Eroro this morning and he confirmed that they slept at Alola last night and that they were at Isurava Memorial when he called me.D2_ISURAVA_MEMORIAL__Small_.JPGIMGP5147__Small_.JPGPicture_187__Small_.jpg

Update 28th August: As I type this the group are about to board their flight from Popondetta back to Port Moresby and should arrive here around midday.This morning they were up bright and early for the drive to Popondetta. It was decided to leave around 3am just in case of a break down, flat tyre, whatever. When they arrived in Popondetta they…[Read more]

Update 27th August:Around 8am I spoke to Mikayla and they were having breakfast. Later in the morning there was stacks of noise as they helped our guys working there, Dickson and Navu with the building of our bar. Around 11am they set off to do some rafting down the Mamba River. As would have it in Kokoda, not everything goes according to plan.…[Read more]

Update 27th August: Trekkers have now reached Eora Creek where they have stopped to spend the night. They will no doubt sleep listening to the sound of the roaring creek nearby. All trekkers continue to enjoy their trek.Eora_Creek_2__Small_.jpgIMG_1341__Small_.jpg

Update 27th August: We have not heard exactly where they are today but we are assuming they are at Alola Village as my son Shane is at Eora Creek and they have passed past this point. I am thinking they may even try and get off the track a day early and arrive in Kokoda tomorrow. Will keep you posted as soon as I hear more from the…[Read more]

Tomorrow you can picture the group rafting down the Mamba River with Ramsi Idau and some of the porters from their trek followed by a barbeque. I spoke to Mikayla earllier tonight and it turns out Orohaven had three people book in today so she was busy cooking for them.She added before we finished our conversation that the men had played some…[Read more]

Update 26th August: Trekkers have now reached an area between 1900/Myola Junction and Templeton's I referred to as 'Dump 1' where they are spending the night. They are slightly ahead of the other group that commenced walking the same day from Owers'…[Read more]

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking, a big thank you to Dame Carol Kidu and the friends and relatives of the victims of the APNG crash for putting their trust in us to take good care of them and allow the visit to happen as per their wishes. At times DFAT doubted we could pull it off but we kept re-assuring them we had everything on the ground covered…[Read more]

We all shared a meal at Kanadara before travelling by road back to Orohaven Kokoda Retreat dropping off one by one John their guide and other porters who gave their time to walk with the group to the crash site.After another night at Orohaven, the following morning food was shared with the Orokaivan's who walked up to the crash site and helped the…[Read more]

The group entered through the prepared entrance and Lady Carol Kidu took her place in the chair provided to her. She was then hoisted in the air and carried into the village.Lady_Kidu_in_chair.jpgLady_Kidu_chair_llift.jpgLady_Kidu.jpglady_Kidu_traditional_welcome.jpg

Suddenly a runner appeared who it turned out was the brother of the councillor Paul Esiko by the name of Jonathan. He informed everyone that they were only a few minutes away. Quickly everyone got into position to welcome them all off the mountain. A chair was placed inside the welcome area where Lady Carol Kidu was expected to sit so she could…[Read more]

On the afternoon of the 11th August the group made their way down off the mountain back to Kanadara Village where we had our vehicle waiting for them. They looked happy as they had accomplished what they set out to do. Whilst waiting for their return, the people of Kanadara Village were rehearsing their sing sing…[Read more]

John Derick Eroro walked with a black headband in memory of his late brother Kingsley. Dominic and him both reflected at the crash site. John and other family members have often made this walk. Kingsley's son Emmanuel walked from their family block on the 11th August up and back in respect of his father. Some children have written letters and…[Read more]

The following morning after breakfast the group made their way up the mountain to the crash site where they planted their plants and erected a plaque which stated all the names of those killed in the Airlines PNG flight on the 11th August…[Read more]

The people of Haila Village greeted their guests with such honour and shared their humble homes with them. Our group carried with them tents but the people of the village gave up their homes and allowed them to sleep inside. All the group were touched by this and it was mentioned a couple of times. The people of the village sang to them along…[Read more]