Kokoda Trail | Jessie Garap | Activity https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Jessie-Garap/activity/ Activity feed for Jessie Garap. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 c3ee135b9fd99a12ab9b22124a4fbcaf Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 162 Our First Of The Season in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-162-our-first-of-the-season/#post-96554 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:18:17 +1000 Trek 162 Update;Yes as previously updated by aussie, the group will spend the night at Isurava village tonight and head down to Kokoda tomorrow.All trekkers are fine, although there have been some tough climbs and descending, all have done absolutely terrific these last three days. No problems or injuries.They spent the night at Iora Creek…[Read more]

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fd33418fa8f157f690ef563b56cff3ed Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 162 Our First Of The Season in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-162-our-first-of-the-season/#post-96553 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:04:27 +1000 Trek 162 Wednesday Update;After spending the night at Efogi, the group headed out early hours of Wednesday morning to get to their next destination.Although the weather did not look ok that mroning, the track was manageable.This is what their guide Kingsley said when he updated me then;?All trekkers are ok, so are the porters, no injuries or…[Read more]

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4a3c15e423b5e377658b3e5959ceb81b Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 162 Our First Of The Season in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-162-our-first-of-the-season/#post-96551 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:35:01 +1000 Due to some faults made by the Telikom workers here, our telephone lines and internet sever has been out since Wednesday, as a result, I was not able to give an update, and we apologies for the delay. However, Telikom?s managed to get it back on today.

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04b2705b0479088a6c71d1197871d031 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 162 Our First Of The Season in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-162-our-first-of-the-season/#post-96516 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:31:12 +1000 Trek 162 Update;The group spent the night at Menari village last evening and today they will be heading down to Efogi 1 village where they will camp for the night.There are no reports of injuries; all trekkers are doing extremely well, so that?s good news.Although the weather doesn?t look too pleasing at this time, all trekkers including their…[Read more]

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f3f8037d39d9e5edc58784c38bd74269 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 109 Heads Out To Kokoda in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-109-heads-out-to-kokoda/page/2/#post-96259 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:30:09 +1000 Update 22nd October, 2005;Trek 109Although its been raining this last few days on the trail, which is pretty much hard to walk, as the ground is very slippery and they have to be very careful how they maneuver their steps when descending or climbing up hill. So far no bad news, all have done really well. Despite the bad weather and hard walking,…[Read more]

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f9263df494dec5e29e7ca86f12b5a027 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 109 Heads Out To Kokoda in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-109-heads-out-to-kokoda/#post-96252 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:14:41 +1000 Update 21st October, 2005;Trek 109The group arrived safely at Efogi 1 village yesterday evening and this morning headed out as early as 7am. They will head on up to Brigade Hill to be followed by Menari where they will have lunch and proceed on to New Nauro; there they will camp for the night.All trekkers are ok, have done really well these past…[Read more]

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933743b4db365f4d174d74c7623bec58 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 68 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-68/#post-96235 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:45:06 +1000 Update 17th October, 2005;Trek 68Around 4:30pm Monday afternoon, the group guide Bevan gave us call here at the KTL base to inform us of the group?s condition and their latest update.?We are now at Menari village, all trekkers are ok and doing fine. There have been no problems or injuries, we?ve all walked well and have safely reached our campsite…[Read more]

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e61678caf95e031734142390da11c402 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 68 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-68/#post-96182 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:59:26 +1000 Update 14th October, 2005;Trek 68Haven't heard from the group since this morning, but I'm sure everyone is ok and doing great. They are probably heading towards Eora Creek, somewhere in the middle of Alola and Eora which is why they can't get a clear reception to give us a call now.However, I'm sure their guide will give us a call later on today…[Read more]

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1a244e6e1b7cd57942d161da74e3315e Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 68 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-68/#post-96174 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:28:07 +1000 Latest on the trail;Trek 68The group has arrived safely up at Isurava village. They will camp up there tonight and tomorrow will make their next move to their next destination.All trekkers are ok, have done really well up the test mountain, only Russell sprained his ankle, its not serious his ok and has made it up well to the top.The test mountain…[Read more]

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c61eeb8580eae14fc193adbe2f4ddfcd Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 68 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-68/#post-96171 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:26:37 +1000 Update 13th October, 2005;Trek 68As mentioned yesterday by Gail, the group was up early this morning to start of their first day of walk as planned.Though every single one of them looked nervous as this was their first day and off-cause they knew they?d be doing a lot of mountain climbing and another 7 days of walk, yet the excitement on their…[Read more]

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abc56bdd217dc914ea2c65768ca00e47 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 134 Headed Out Yesterday With 8 Trekkers in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-134-headed-out-yesterday-with-8-trekkers/page/2/#post-96168 Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:14:29 +1000 A message from the Bowmans:Thank you all for your messages of support. We have arrived in Port Moresby. Will share all our news when we get home.Have had a great time!

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650899454e803dbc4f660c03ad18bb4b Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 134 Headed Out Yesterday With 8 Trekkers in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-134-headed-out-yesterday-with-8-trekkers/page/2/#post-96165 Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:08:21 +1000 Update 4th September, 2005;Trek 134The group has already arrived in Kokoda. All trekkers are well, made it safely and are now relaxing at Russell's family block. Like Gail said, they were welcomed by the traditional dancing group as they entered the block with smiles all across their faces.I'll probably give them a radio call later on today, and…[Read more]

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faa5928c2af670497c069adb31b52b60 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 134 Headed Out Yesterday With 8 Trekkers in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-134-headed-out-yesterday-with-8-trekkers/#post-96163 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 22:47:41 +1000 Update 3rd September, 2005;Trek 134The group now resides at Deniki. All trekkers are ok, no problems or injuries; all did absolutely terrific this last three days and made it safely to all their campsites, so that was good to hear.They will camp up Deniki look-out point tonight and tomorrow will push on down to Kokoda. So yeah, they?ve almost come…[Read more]

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ddbb3b9c64fcc1e3cc1b5215787ce6a6 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 117 Have Made It To Isurava in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-117-have-made-it-to-isurava/#post-96159 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 18:18:16 +1000 Update 3rd September, 2005;Trek 117The group has now arrived. All three trekkers pluse porters and guide are now up at Owers Corner. All well made it safely and are finally out.CONGRATULATION TO YOU THREE ON A SUCCESSFUL WALK.The very last hill to climb before reaching Owers Corner.P1000180.JPG

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339e4f08281910a3805b2ca27dce9c08 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 150 - Lihir Group Headed Off in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-150-lihir-group-headed-off/page/2/#post-96153 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:29:10 +1000 Update 30th September, 2005;Trek 117The group was at Uberi taking a break when Salvador called in to give their latest progress."We're at Uberi now taking a break. All trekkers are ok still looking fit, healthy and doing grate. From here we will push on to Goldie River where we'll camp for the night and tomorrow head out to Owers Corner," reported…[Read more]

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5d6d73117db54dd9a7e33d771528aa7d Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 117 Have Made It To Isurava in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-117-have-made-it-to-isurava/#post-96152 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 22:59:00 +1000 Update 30th September, 2005;Trek 117They now reside in New Nauro village. Although it was a very long walk for them, they did terrific and are now relaxing in the guest-house.They will camp there tonight and tomorrow will proceed on to their next campsite. No injuries or difficulties have been reported, all did grate.Weather's been pretty much hot…[Read more]

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252369f416a4bb87d18baf1bf6bd32f2 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 134 Headed Out Yesterday With 8 Trekkers in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-134-headed-out-yesterday-with-8-trekkers/#post-96150 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:59:34 +1000 Latest on the trail;Trek 134The group is currently located up at Brigade Hill. All going well, no problems, everyone's doing fantastic. It is said they will move down to Efogi 1 village have lunch and then proceed on to Naduri where they are planning on spending the night.Other then that, all is well, everyone's fine and the weather looks good,…[Read more]

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58b8361ec09570e05eb7e80edf6eba6a Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 134 Headed Out Yesterday With 8 Trekkers in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-134-headed-out-yesterday-with-8-trekkers/#post-96147 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:52:09 +1000 Update 30th September, 2005;Trek 134The group camped in Menari village yesterday evening. All trekkers did ok, no problems or injuries all walked well and made it safely. Today they will move on to Efogi 1 village, which I'm pretty sure they will most likely spend the night, but that's not confirmed, we'll just have to wait and get the full report…[Read more]

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8e3c52c48c8913f6c782a4c1b0389162 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 117 Have Made It To Isurava in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-117-have-made-it-to-isurava/#post-96146 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:33:20 +1000 Update 30th September, 2005;Trek 117Now at Menari village all three trekkers are doing absolutely terrific. They are all fine, still going strong and moving really well.They will have morning tea there and will move a step further to Nauro village where they will camp for the night.There's been no report of anyone having problems or difficulties,…[Read more]

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7d09a4fed7b00c8a3d9a000b70d2e0f2 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 150 - Lihir Group Headed Off in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-150-lihir-group-headed-off/page/2/#post-96144 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:19:07 +1000 Update 29th September, 2005;Trek 150Earlier on today, I was out touring with other trekkers who had just finished their trek the day before. We toured all around Port Moresby and even went up to the Bomana War cemetery, where I think most of the time was well spent there.During my time out I was not here at the base to get any radio calls from the…[Read more]

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6005a93794d42b4045281ed2494991c2 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 150 - Lihir Group Headed Off in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-150-lihir-group-headed-off/page/2/#post-96131 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:24:26 +1000 Latest on the trail;Trek 150And good news, just managed to pass on all messages to the trekkers. They are all in Menari village. At this time, they are experiencing showers, so yeah it?s pretty much cold around that area, but all are fine just sitting in the guest-house relaxing near the fire.They will camp there as planned and will proceed to…[Read more]

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bdefdc603d3816f5aece0152f3a5aa7f Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 117 Have Made It To Isurava in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-117-have-made-it-to-isurava/#post-96128 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:41:00 +1000 Update 28th September, 2005;Trek 117Finally got in touch with the group?s guide Rod Ori, who called in while taking a break at the top of Mt Bellamy after the long tiring walk from Iora Creek.?We spent the night at Iora Creek yesterday and this morning where up by 6am to start walking again. During our walk from Isurava to Iora, one of the female…[Read more]

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be4e5edda88a1c5e5078cee9dddfca85 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 150 - Lihir Group Headed Off in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-150-lihir-group-headed-off/#post-96126 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:33:40 +1000 Update 27th September, 2005;Trek 150After having spent the night at Efogi 1 village, the group was up early this morning to start another long day of walk.Now residing up at Brigade Hill, the weather does not look too pleasing at all for the 7 trekkers. It has been raining since last night and this morning the entire village including the track…[Read more]

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b98c41e1b5c03200998262918a495a27 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 127 Headed Out 20/09/05 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-127-headed-out-200905/#post-96115 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 20:09:40 +1000 Update 27th September, 2005;Trek 127This group has also completed their trek and are now settling down in Russell's family block in Kokoda. All are well, over joyed with happiness, that they have at last finised the trail in one piece. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TREKKERS AND BIG THANKS TO THE GUIDE AND PORTERS FOR TAKING GOOD CARE OF THEM.After they…[Read more]

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01f9127d85da8852c6b6ca4688630e5d Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96114 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 20:01:39 +1000 Latest on the trail:Trek 130Finally and at last the group has come out safely. They have completed their 9 day trek expedition successfully.They will soon join with the other two groups who have already resided in Russell's family block in Kokoda. WELL DONE & CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL.Kokoda StationCIMG0581.JPG

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fb391683f0a452079caea1f482dd86a8 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96113 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:47:55 +1000 Update 27th September, 2005;Trek 130After spending the night at Isurava village last night the group was up early this morning to do their final day of walk out to Kokoda. Although the track was not at its best condition the trekkers maneuvered well through and were at Deniki where they decided to stop for a tea break, awhile later they then…[Read more]

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b516d26c81f6ddbf16489fe65d933558 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 121 - Team Kokoda in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-121-team-kokoda/page/2/#post-96112 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:14:08 +1000 Update 27th September, 2005;Trek 121The group has finally arrived in Kokoda. All trekkers are well, happy and excited. They are now relaxing in Russell?s family block.CONGRTULATIONS TO ALL TREKKERS FOR COMPLETING THIS TREK SUCCESSFULLY. WELL DONE & WE'LL SEE YOU ALL WHEN YOU RETURN!!!Apologies to all family members and friends who have passed on…[Read more]

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93546421cbaaee2e0b8aad48add0705f Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 150 - Lihir Group Headed Off in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-150-lihir-group-headed-off/#post-96110 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:24:05 +1000 Latest on the trail;Trek 150The group is currently heading down to Myola Junction. Salvador who?s behind the rest of group was up at Mt Bellamy when he called out to inform us of their progress.He said they spent the night at Templeton?s Crossing 2 yesterday evening and this morning where up bright and early to start their third day of walk.They…[Read more]

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71c3094d8644d5f53d4f44c1323add5b Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 150 - Lihir Group Headed Off in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-150-lihir-group-headed-off/#post-96108 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:40:08 +1000 Update 27th September, 2005;Trek 150When I last spoke to the group's guide Salvador yesterday, he told me that they where down in Alola village taking a lunch break.He reported that, they had spent the first night at Isurava village the day before and, where heading further up, to either Templeton's 1 or 2 to spend the second night. "We have just…[Read more]

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66ca3c2469fb15adada9b9e46748c52c Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96099 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 01:37:00 +1000 Latest on the trail:Trek 130Corresponding from the guide, he has informed us that the trekkers are currently at Isurava village where they will camp for the night. The trekkers were slow in their progress but so far have done really well. There have been no reports of injuries or accidents; all seem to go well.Early tomorrow morning they will push…[Read more]

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b5404c5d5b8a7f938b11f9ee0afd07c3 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 121 - Team Kokoda in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-121-team-kokoda/page/2/#post-96097 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:58:33 +1000 Update 26th September, 2005;Trek 121When I last spoke to the group's guide Tony, his two-way-radio, was not transmitting well, his reception was not clear, and i couldnt hear him properly. But was able to hear him say that, they were going to spend the night at Deniki, and move out from there tomorrow. He also said all trekkers are doing fine and…[Read more]

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b4e076936b61216dbc9ecf09af473a22 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 102 - Mixed Group Headed Out Today 18th Sept in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-102-mixed-group-headed-out-today-18th-sept/page/2/#post-96096 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:51:30 +1000 Update 26th September, 2005;Trek 102This group came out this morning, with all trekkers looking more and more happy for completing their trek successfully, without any problems.WELL DONE TO YOU ALL & CONGRATULATIONS.They were then driven down to Bomana War Cemetery, where they had a last look around before heading back into Port Moresby.Tonight,…[Read more]

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bce2756e663e6eb5f1f573b521496839 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96095 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:37:35 +1000 Update 26th September, 2005;Trek 130This morning the groups guide Paulo gave me a call, when they stopped at Alola village, He updated me on their report for yesterday and today as well.?Last night we camped at Iora Creek, all trekkers did awesome, no injuries or problems were found by any of us, we all walked well and made it safely to our camp…[Read more]

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9149b277b586fc265d55d32c77224ba7 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 127 Headed Out 20/09/05 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-127-headed-out-200905/#post-96094 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:18:47 +1000 Latest on the trail;Trek 127The group has now arriver in Isurava village. All trekkers did grate and are now relaxing, after a fair bit of walk. They will camp at Isurava tonight and tomorrow will come out to Kokoda, which all trekkers are looking forward to.Though the sky looks a bit dull, there?s no sign of rain, only the nice breeze. Till then,…[Read more]

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a700267da7f856e0c99ee9584338b6cc Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 127 Headed Out 20/09/05 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-127-headed-out-200905/#post-96062 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:16:00 +1000 Update 22nd September, 2005;Trek 127Johnsford and his group were at the top of Maguli Range, when he called in to give us their latest progress.He said at the moment they are taking a rest, but soon will head down to New Nauro, where they are planning on spending the night. Despite the many ups and downs and the slippery hill and rainy days, the…[Read more]

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77ac92b819bc688333c11e61e5bda312 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 102 - Mixed Group Headed Out Today 18th Sept in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-102-mixed-group-headed-out-today-18th-sept/#post-96061 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:07:20 +1000 Update 22nd September, 2005;Trek 102The group have reached Efogi 1 village where they have planned to spend the night. All trekkers are doing absolutely, no injuries or problems. Although, the weather is playing wild at this time, the trekkers are walking well, handling the slippery and muddy grounds with good care. They will move up to Menari…[Read more]

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8304c6b99b09e7e7f27f8aa2284287fa Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96060 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 05:54:56 +1000 Update 22nd September, 2005;Trek 130Paulo gave a call on the two-way-radio, around 2:25pm in the afternoon, but due to power failure late this afternoon I was not able to post up anything until now.While they were up at Maguli Range, he said they will head on down to Nauro, to be followed by Brown River, where they will camp for the night. All…[Read more]

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593d4e1ee534bd71dad010a059b07c1d Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 121 - Team Kokoda in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-121-team-kokoda/#post-96059 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 01:23:24 +1000 Update 22nd September, 2005;Trek 121Apology to all viewers and family members who have been constantly keeping a watchful eye to see updates on the website, but have not seen anything since the group started.Due to bad weather out on the trail in the last three days, we were unable to make any radio contacts with the group, likewise, their…[Read more]

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b5a6769712662bd0551217df5a5d8a46 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96055 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:57:41 +1000 Latest;Trek 130This group just called in to confirm with us that they will be spending the night at Ioribaiwa Ridge and from there will move out tomorrow. Their guide Paulo informed us that, due to heavy rain along that area, they could not push on any further, but to stop and camp.All trekkers are ok and doing fine, some trekkers are struggling a…[Read more]

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f5be7478f1104ad8fd392e8e32c5c228 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96050 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:39:56 +1000 Update 21st September, 2005;Trek 105After spending the night at Ofi Creek, the group was up bright and early this morning to kick start their second last day of walk. All trekkers are ok and still going strong and well. They will have lunch at the foot of Ioribaiwa or probably Ua-ule Creek. ?We are planning on spending the night at Goldie River…[Read more]

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8e77fc924dd60ef9bab1f24477a51b2c Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96049 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:26:44 +1000 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]

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55a31356f4fc7d6ceae5b74bd1bdc32e Jessie Garap replied to the topic Lord Somers Group Trek 130 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/lord-somers-group-trek-130/#post-96048 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:37:44 +1000 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]

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d1f831b29f9ee25602d4eb4bbbcc5b3d Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96045 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 06:11:35 +1000 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]

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aff417848cf1d22e3ed19afb3738e85b Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96044 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:46:49 +1000 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]

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7cd06e62735c68bfd847eb92b499c8d4 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Trek 153 - 2 Doctors Head Out To Kokoda in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-153-2-doctors-head-out-to-kokoda/#post-96041 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:29:36 +1000 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]

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3251469cd65351a37659b91e8061bd68 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96038 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:50:21 +1000 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]

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23583c65d93aead7968a1e34bcf73f20 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96037 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:34:38 +1000 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]

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fbde3612fcc2067351bdc07766d361d9 Jessie Garap replied to the topic 7 Day Fast Trekkers Head Out On The Trail! in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/7-day-fast-trekkers-head-out-on-the-trail/#post-96013 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:55:15 +1000 Hi Deb from Ian,Missing you heaps – feeling stronger – surrounded by magnificent men – looking forward to seeing you Sunday.regardsIan

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4991907704e663ef5469306ae2998619 Jessie Garap replied to the topic 7 Day Fast Trekkers Head Out On The Trail! in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/7-day-fast-trekkers-head-out-on-the-trail/#post-96012 Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:54:08 +1000 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

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2474318eb82038f57623ca9fed3fb8c6 Jessie Garap replied to the topic Updates For Trek 82 & Trek 105 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/updates-for-trek-82-trek-105/#post-96009 Tue, 13 Sep 2005 23:17:33 +1000 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]

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