Congratulations to all who participated in this trek, well done!A special welcome home to Peter, glad you made it back at least half way home. Hope your injuries are not too serious and you are back bushwalking in no time. Now, don't do it again, promise. Love Jane

Hi Gail, Great job you are doing keeping us all informed with up to the minute information. Thank you very much. I'm in Perth, working at my workstation with your site up and keep checking for news of my brother. You are so right that he will have plenty of stories to tell of his LAST trip to the Kokoda Track. If the decision is to…[Read more]

HI Amanda, notice you are on at the moment. Have just phoned Judy and seems I know more than her at the moment, that the attempt this morning failed. Getting a little concerned but understand that it is so important to have safe air space before attempting to evacuate out. If you hear anything, would you let me know, Love Jane

Hi, just logged in after a 'lay day' and am reading though the message with dismay that you have had an injury to your knees. You need a medal for your efforts, Peter, and you gave it your best shot. Now you just have to get home safely. I will be watching for any news throughout the day and hopefully they will be able to get you out of…[Read more]

Hi Peter, Amy and Shane and all the gang, Father's Day morning and just checking you are all OK. Hope today is a breeze for you all.Love Jane and Michael

I just want to firstly say Hi to Mitchell, what a great poem you wrote about your Dad, I had a few tears when I read it. I know he will love it when they read it out to him. He will be sitting by a campfire and his feet will be sore from walking all day but when he hears your poem he won't feel sore any more. You are a little champion and I…[Read more]

Hi Peter, Leah and all the trekkers, tried to find you in the last photos but no luck, all had heads down and in climbing mode. Hi Sue, thanks for passing on the message to John and Sandra too, sorry I forgot to add them. Have the pics saved for posterity and have interested friends and family in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne wanting news of…[Read more]

They look happy and relaxed but the shoes are off the feet. Smoke in the valley, reminds me to cook my dinner too.

Hi Trekkers, The photos were fantastic. Saw you all and you all look really ready for your trek up the Kokoda. Peter, it's looks like your hair is trying to grow back, you have a shadow on your scalp. Amy and Shane, so glad you are on this trip with Leah and Isiah. Can't wait for more news of your trip up to Kokoda. Hi Amanda and…[Read more]