https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Sama/activity/ Activity feed for Sama. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:01:05 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 b2d32fb268e8255d2e1e8fb02a43f9e9 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-523-trek-completed/page/2/#post-103175 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:32 +1000 1:30pm: Have just received a clear radio call from the village of Alola where trekkers have just reached. All continue to do well. They will have lunch and continue down to Isurava Memorial area where they plan on spending the night.I told them to call me up if the signal is still clear later tonight so I can read out all your messages as…[Read more]

]]> fdecfead96fee43f8eae15d0e45c6ca2 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-523-trek-completed/page/2/#post-103166 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:26:18 +1000 30th September: Trekkers spent last night at Templeton's Crossing and continue to do well according a call this we received from the track.As I type this they are no doubt on their way to Eora Creek or possibly Alola as it was hard to hear them on the two way radio due to them being down low and hard to get signals out.When they start to climb…[Read more]

]]> e378b40d743cc10a264f309ddef6277e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-642-trek-completed/#post-103165 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:18:32 +1000 Its been confirmed that the girls have split up. Last night Sharon was at Templeton's Crossing and Julia spent the night at Isurava and will walk off the track today as per the previous plan.Sharon will more then likely be at Isurava tonight and will walk off the track the following day.Both trekkers continue to do ok just that Julia wanted to…[Read more]

]]> f95b59ec618980bded06b9ef860214df https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-543-trek-completed/page/3/#post-103071 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:15:46 +1000 24th September 2009 11:00AMThe Team who went before John Derrick under the care of Wallace arrived safely at Naduri, where they had lunch. After lunch they will push onto 1900 where they will camp.Both Trekkers and KTL Boys are doing fine. Hopefully John Derrick will catch with them at 1900.

]]> 702538f61df1884dd5bbfce5bfb91208 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-543-trek-completed/page/3/#post-103068 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:02:31 +1000 24/Sep/2009 9:30AMJohn Derrick radioed in from Menari, on his way to Efogi to catch up with the team taken out and moving on by his assistant, Wallace Lemeki.He had a talk with Grey May who agreed to stay on and take it easy, while waiting for the plane to pick him up on Friday. Derrick also assured him that he is in good hands and most important…[Read more]

]]> ff1c91a2d3066a395ee83dbc3e6a8e45 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-537-trek-completed/page/2/#post-103067 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:25:45 +1000 24 Sep 200909:00AMTony Ogomeni radioed in this morning from Mt. Bellamy. The Trekkers and the KTL Boys are doing fine. Their next camp is at Eora Creek.Dianne wanted to know about John's condition. Gail said 'John is still tired but otherwise on the road to well recovery'.

]]> 6f316dadce0f5801f0257a1af3fd39d7 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-537-trek-completed/#post-103047 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:22:58 +1000 22 Sep 20092:00pmTrek #537 radioed in from Menari where they took a break to have their lunch. All are doing fine except for a trekker who is struggling alittle bit but should be able to reach their next destination, which is Efogi, where they will overnight.

]]> dae5ac363f23d7b90d02f48816c0345a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-543-trek-completed/page/2/#post-103046 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:19:04 +1000 22 Sep 2009 2:05pmTrek #543 is doing ok even though it is raining. Wallace radioed in from Ofi (he had a Porter holding a cover over him whilst talking on the 2-way radio) that all trekkers are fine with the Porters and Guides. One of the trekkers is struggling alittle bit but they should be able to reach their destination at Naoro where they will…[Read more]

]]> f69f2b549888eb9a5635f94de60b1d7a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-536-trek-completed/#post-102949 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:03 +1000 15 Sep 2009 8:50amGood morning Georgina, Paula and Jenny,No call has come through yet from the Team on the track. As soon as we hear from them, I will relay your messages. Tonight is going to be their last sleep, I'm sure they are all looking forward to finishing their trek in a feeling of accomplishment, and of course being able to talk to their…[Read more]

]]> 36084b776206180d10050313873254cc https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-536-trek-completed/#post-102936 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:28:04 +1000 14 Sep 2009 3:20pmI just got off the sat phone with John Hayden. They rang in from Ioribaiwa Ridge where they will spend their 2nd last night, before heading to Goldie River for their last night. I gave John the results of the AFL Games played over the weekend between Collingwood and Adelaide, which Collingwood won and the game between Western…[Read more]

]]> 0ecc36c6dc07b1b8835c857452c75214 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-536-trek-completed/#post-102933 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:29:50 +1000 14 Sep 2009 10:00amHarold rang from Maguli range on their way to Ofi Creek where they will take a break for lunch. They will then head for Ioari Baiwa where they will over night.All the doing fine.The update of AFL was not given to the trekkers yet because the draw was not on hand, but we will make sure that we get the details when they next ring in.

]]> 6993af8447de5bff3ebadb3ff776ecad https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-536-trek-completed/#post-102929 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:49:11 +1000 14 Sep 2009 8:15amTrek 536 arrived at Brigade Hill to let us know that they would spend the night at Menari. The trekkers and porters are all doing fine. The trekkers' request was for us to update them on the AFL games played in Melbourne over the weekend, so we are waiting for their next sat phone call to update them.

]]> dc133f023250aba771a3c53457a6fe4b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-648-trek-completed/#post-102927 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:21:56 +1000 14 Sep 2009 8:15amTrek 648 arrived safe and sound at Orohaven, Kokoda yesterday. Cyprian their Guide arranged for a vehicle to take them to the Kumusi River where they will cross to the other side, on their way to Popondetta.We should be seeing them Tuesday 15th September and hearing all about their adventure.

]]> 1bcd4c292d6766cd9166badbc43bc31a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-648-trek-completed/#post-102915 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:58:16 +1000 11 Sep 2009 1:55pmCyprian called on the sat phone, on their way to Alola after spending the night at 1900. They are all doing fine.

]]> f8d100457a00558d4f7b89dcced4fdf7 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/popondetta-to-kokoda-with-over-1200-kg-of-cargo/#post-102723 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:15:24 +1000 20 Aug 2009: Gail, I've known you since I was 18 years old and so many years later, back working with you, but seeing the pictures and what you did, tells me that I don't really know you. The things you do and the lengths you are prepared to go through, to realise your dream of making Orohaven Retreat in Kokoda a place where whoever has the…[Read more]

]]> fef01e654edea07f9b53ab773298082f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-511-trek-completed/#post-102264 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:21:35 +1000 5 June 2009 11:10am Trek 511 radioed in from Manari after spending the night at Naoro. They are heading for Efogi, the Half Way Point where they will overnight. Both the Trekkers and Porters are doing fine.

]]> 3d1ccc7a6a024223ffc66ef60e18a917 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-507-owers-cnr-to-kokoda/page/3/#post-102178 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:20:00 +1000 15 May 2009 8:00AM Trek 507 radioed in this morning at Isurava Battlefield. They will have lunch at Deneki and head down to either Hoi or Kovelo where they will overnight. The trekkers are really excited to see the township of Kokoda down in the valley, and can't wait to get there.Photographs:Pic 1: Aerial View of Isurava Memorial AreaPic 2:…[Read more]

]]> 715da8e2e6b1054c0f768c77a59d6318 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-508-has-left-from-owers-cnr/#post-102112 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:01:17 +1000 4th May 2009 2:49pm Ernst radioed in to let us know that they are at Alola where they will overnight, and head for the finishing line – Kokoda tomorrow. Everyone is fine.Alola_to_Eora_Creek__Small_.jpgAlola_Village__Small_.jpg

]]> f66ae97af0bd6e70f161fe2a1c8593ca https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-500-komplete-kokoda/#post-102096 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:35:09 +1000 01 May 2009 Clement radioed in this morning at Nauro Lookout. They will rest there before heading for Ofi Creek where they will overnight. The trekkers are ok.D6_NAURO_BOY__Small_.JPGD6_NAURO_PEOPLE__Small_.JPG

]]> d76c6b3d2b00e764520a47919acacfb8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-491-is-in-kokoda/#post-102062 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:13:17 +1000 27 April 2009: Trek 491 is on course. Everyone is ok. They are at Naduli, stopping for lunch, then head for Efogi where they will overnight.

]]> cab52670e17c28394110bdef171a515e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-496-left-today-from-vesulogo/#post-102061 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:04:43 +1000 27 April 2009: Tarina radioed in from Nauro Lookout. They spent the night at Ofi Creek. Tonight will be at Agulogo. All the doing fine.

]]> 4ba30f4f93b0f13d160bf044e3f06875 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-495-headed-out-to-kokoda-16th-april/page/3/#post-102012 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:08:20 +1000 23rd April: Wallace radioed in this morning at 10:30am from Imita Ridge. They will have both breakfast and lunch at Goodwater, before heading for Goldie where they will spend their last night. The next morning, they will come out of Owers Corner and keep walking to Vasilego, where they will be picked up in our 4 wheel drive. The road to Owers…[Read more]

]]> dc42091a9fac516567eb38f0cf9860ae https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-495-headed-out-to-kokoda-16th-april/page/2/#post-101980 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:21:03 +1000 21st April: Heard from Wallace this morning. They are on their way to Menari where they will stop for lunch. They were not able to give us an update in Efogi previously. Steve twisted his knee in Efogi (Half Way Point) during a heavy down pour. Wallace and his boys are with him and making sure that his slow progress to their next destination is…[Read more]

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