Update 11th August, 2005;Trek 94All trekkers and porters are now up at Mt Bellamy, all are well and happy and looking forward to moving down to their next camp destination, Eora creek. They will make a stop at Templeton?s Crossing 1, have lunch and from there move on, but for now, they are still up at Mt Bellamy resting. From top there, you see a…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 94Amazingly this group some how managed to get in touch with me, which I for one wasn?t expecting a radio call from them. I?m sure the guide must have found a way to do so, probably he climbed up the highest tree to get a better reception or who knows, he must have ran up the highest point of the mountain to tell me that…[Read more]

Update 10th August, 2005;Trek 118The group finally made it into Menari village, after a long hard day of walk. Although, they?ve came across some tough climbing, they all did great at the end of the day, and now relaxing at their campsite. All trekkers are well, only one or two are having pains on their knees and feet?s, but I?m sure after their…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 113Ok I just got a call from the group guide Salvador who informed me that all trekkers and porters are now in Menari village. They are relaxing and waiting for the sun to go down before they head infield, I mean the center of the village to play some games. All trekkers are well still happy and very much enjoying the trek…[Read more]

Update 10th August, 2005;Trek 115All trekkers and porter are now up at Imita Ridge. They are currently taking a rest after that long and hard climb up. All are well, only they just need to catch their breath again, before proceeding down to their campsite.Their guide Glen informed me that, all are happy out on the trail, enjoying it and can?t wait…[Read more]

Update 10th August, 2005;Trek 94They had lunch up at Naduri village not long ago, and now heading towards Myola Junctions, where they will camp for the night. All trekkers are well, all are happy and still very much enjoying their trek. Their guide just informed me that, the trekkers are moving faster, and walking way ahead of time, so yeah it…[Read more]

Update 10th August, 2005;Trek 113Happy and all well, the trekkers and porters are now up at Menari look-out point. So far, all trekkers have done really well, no ones having problems or facing difficulties, they all seem to be having fun and enjoying the trek and aslo each others company.At this time they are resting at the look-out point and also…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 118The group is currently located at Naduri village; all trekkers and porters are having lunch and soon will move down to Efogi 1 where they will camp for the night. They will be joining up with trekkers and porters from Trek 94, who are already there and having lunch. I?m sure the two groups will have a lot to talk about…[Read more]

Update 9th August, 2005;Trek 94The group is now at Efogi 1 village having lunch. All trekkers walked well, they are all happy and enjoying the trek. They where up at Brigade Hill a few minutes before then and slowly made their way down and now reside in at their 4th camp destination.They will be joined by another lot of trekkers and porters from…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 115Moving faster and getting to destinations on time, is what this group is doing. They are now up at Maguli Range taking a time out rest. All trekkers still doing great, they are all looking strong and fit. They will move down to Ofi creek when they are done, and get an early rest before they start tomorrow.Their guide…[Read more]

Angus, Tony and Tom came out yesterday morning, all looking well and ok. Angus did terrific; he completed his trek journey successfully with the help of both, Tom and Tony. Well, congratulations to you Angus and well done.Angus spent the night at Russell?s family block in Kokoda, and today his heading back into to Port Moresby with two other…[Read more]

Update 9th August, 2005;Trek 115The group now resides in Nauro village. All trekkers are well and happy and all looking forward to moving on. At the moment the trekkers are resting and waiting for the porters who are down by the creek fetching water for them.They slept at Menari village yesterday and tonight, they are planning on camping at Ofi…[Read more]

Update 9th August, 2005;Trek 118Up early hours this morning, the group started off bright with a nice cup of coffee/tea and a little something to eat, before preparing them for yet another journey.All trekkers did extremely great yesterday; no one had problem what so ever they all did really good.Just a minute ago, their guide Ross called me on…[Read more]

Update 8th August, 2005;Trek 87Congratulations to all the trekkers, they have finally completed their trek. They slept at Deniki look-out point last night and today started off as early as 7am. All trekkers did great they are all fine and very much happy and excited that they?ve completed their trek, and yes they all should be. They were welcomed…[Read more]

Update 8th August, 2005;Trek 115While the group was up at Brigade Hill, taking a time out rest, their guide Glen, gave me a call on the two-way-radio to inform me of their whereabouts and trekkers conditions. So far, he said all trekkers have done really, really well; none of them are facing difficulties or problems. All trekkers are well taken…[Read more]

Update 8th August, 2005;Trek 96After spending the last two nights in their respective campsites, now see the trekkers and porters to the last day of their trek journey. All trekkers are well, they all did terrific out their and are about to complete it successfully.They will be picked up by Gail, Russell, and our driver, in our KTL 1(Kokoda…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 96These groups as finally reached Menari village, all trekkers are well, still in good shape, looking fit and even strong. They are currently having lunch and soon will move on to Nauro village where they might spend the night.Weather at their looks fine, so should be a good day for this bunch.One of the trekkers sends…[Read more]

Latest report on the trail;The 3 men are now at Templeton?s Crossing 1 having lunch. They will soon move to Templeton?s Crossing 2, and then to their campsite Iora Creek, which will probably take them 4 hours or more if Angus knee problem slow them down, otherwise I?m sure they will make it there on time with no problem.Angus only weakness is…[Read more]

Update 5th August, 2005;Trek 87Although, the group still had the strength to continue on yesterday, the rain did not give them much of a chance to do so, which the group did not have a choice but to spend the night at Efogi 1.This morning saw them up bright again and ready for yet another long day of walk. They are planning on spending the night…[Read more]

Update 5th August, 2005;Not more then 5 minutes ago I received a radio call from Tony, who informed me that, they are now up at Kokoda Gap. He said they spent the night at Myola Junction yesterday evening, and started early hours this morning, which saw them up at Kokoda Gap less then an hour or two later. They are planning on spending the night…[Read more]