Update 21st September, 2005;Trek 82This group was at the top of Maguli Range when their guide called in to inform us of there whereabouts. He said all trekkers are doing fine, weather looks a bit dull, but hopefully it won?t rain today.They will now head on Ioribaiwa Ridge, where they will have lunch and push on from there. The group is planning…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 130The group?s current location is at the top of Imita Ridge. At the moment all group members plus their porters and guide are taking a time out rest. Soon they will all head on down to Va'ule Creek where they will have their morning tea.Although it was a tough start and some trekkers had difficulties coming up, due to the…[Read more]

Latest on trail;Trek 82After spending the night at Menari village yesterday evening, the group was up as early as 6am to start yet another day of their trek journey. With all trekkers up and bright, it was time to start off.The weather did not look pleasing this morning for the 12 trekkers, but despite the rain and muddy grounds and slippery…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 105The group is currently located at the pinnacle of Maguli Range. They are all taking a time out rest and soon will head on down to Ofi Creek where they will camp for the night.All trekkers are doing tremendous grate, no problems or injuries, they are all still looking fit and in good shape. Despite the many ups and…[Read more]

Update 20th September, 2005;Trek 153Due to the long Independence weekend here in (PNG) Papua New Guinea, I was not able to come into work to update you all on this group?s progress.However, they have all come out safely yesterday afternoon around 12:30pm, and where taken down to Bomana War cemetery, were both trekkers had a last look around before…[Read more]

Update 20th September, 2005;Trek 105 & Trek 82Due to internet problems all through yesterday, I could not post up the groups progress. However today, I will inform you of their yesterday?s movements and trekkers? conditions.Both groups spent the night at Efogi 1 village, and headed out to their next camp the very next morning. With the sun up and…[Read more]

QUOTE: John Derick Eroro – a veteran of almost 400 treks is the guide for the Outbound group and is overall responsible for both groups.Davidson, his brother is leading the POMIS high school group as their choice as he was the guide last year. We have also tried to hire some of the same porters at David Lucas's request.Was chatting to Davidson by…[Read more]

Hi Deb from Ian,Missing you heaps – feeling stronger – surrounded by magnificent men – looking forward to seeing you Sunday.regardsIan

message from Peter….Hi Linda, wish you were here so much…you would love this….looking forward to seeing you on Sunday – cheek to bump….see you on Sunday

LatestTrek 82 & Trek 105Both groups have already arrived in the block and are now settled in their respective guest-houses. Soon they will have their evening meal, to be followed by coffee or tea night, were they will all gather around and tell stories, crack jokes or the porters and guide will give guidelines and brief the trekkers on what they…[Read more]

Update 14th September, 2005;Trek 153Haven?t heard from this group since I last spoke with their guide on Monday the 12th of September. However he did report that, they were going to spend the 3rd night at Eora Creek, and to be followed by Myola Junction which is today, their 4th night, but I didn?t get a call that evening, also yesterday and today…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 148The group arrived in Menari village a few hours after I spoke to their guide at Menari look-out-point. At Menari, they had lunch and now heading toward Brown River. All trekkers are still going well and doing fantastic. 5 trekkers have gone ahead with the other porters, while Ian is behind with the guide and one other…[Read more]

Update 14th September, 2005;Trek 148Although, the group walked a long distance from Eora Creek all through to Efogi 1 where they camped for the night, everyone did tremendously well, no difficulties or struggles; all 6 trekkers handled it well and made it safely to their campsite, without a bruise.Yes! The group spent the night at Efogi 1, and…[Read more]

Update 13th September, 2005;Trek 148The group now side in Templeton?s Crossing 1, where all trekkers and porters are taking a tea break after a tough start this morning. But despite all that, the trekkers did absolutely grate, no injuries or problems, everyone walked well, maneuvered every step with great care, and made it to their tea spot,…[Read more]

Latest report;Trek 148This group has now decided not to continue on to Templeton?s Crossing 2, but to spend the night at Eora Creek.All trekkers are fine and doing ok, only their legs can't carry on to the next destination, and that's ok, they need all the rest they can get tonight, to regain enough strenght for tomorrows walk. Other then that,…[Read more]

Update 12th September, 2005;Trek 153The group is now at Isurava village, where they will camp for the night. Both trekkers are ok, they did grate up the test mountain and now, they are just relaxing those tired bodies and feet, after doing a big climb. No injuries have been reported, seems both trekkers have handled the test mountain well, so…[Read more]

Update 12th September, 2005;Trek 101This group finally came out of Owers Corner at around 10:30am this morning, well done to all. The trekkers were happy, and overjoyed with excited and smiles all across their faces, the smile of success, I could say or maybe a smile that means something more then success itself. The excitement said it all,…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 148The group is now at Eora Creek, where they will stop for their lunch break. The other four trekkers plus some porters have already gone up to their lunch spot, while the other two, Ian and Greg are yet to catch up, they are slowly making their way up with their guide, Paulo.All trekkers are well, still going strong and…[Read more]

Update 12th September, 2005;Trek 148After spending their first night at Isurava village yesterday evening, the group was up early by 6am, this morning to kick start their second day of walk. All trekkers looked fit, strong and ready to head on to their next destination.Although, they came through a tough start in the beginning, which was…[Read more]

Update 9th September, 2005;Trek 85The group completed their trek this morning and is now at Kokoda relaxing after doing some 5 – 6 hours walk out from Isurava village where they last camped for the night. All trekkers are ok, did well, maneuvered all the slopes with good care and made it out safely in one peace. They were welcomed by a…[Read more]