Kokoda Trail | Waza | Activity https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Waza/activity/ Activity feed for Waza. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:01:05 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7238710c8225d588ba8f56d8a4471110 Waza replied to the topic Kokoda Trail Trekking Guide And Diary in the forum Kokoda Trekker Family https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-trail-trekking-guide-and-diary-2/#post-93523 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:04:28 +1000 It is easy to agree with gail on this item as having a Diary to remember your epic adventure will be extremely rewarding for yourself.
I'm lucky to be the proud owner of Two trek Diaries, having completed a Southbound Trek in 2005 with my brother and his Son, two wonderful Tassie firemen, a wonderful couple formely of Port Stephens, Canberra and…[Read more]

]]> f3e7398df34103bbfd0e19bc4cce63b2 Waza replied to the topic Trek 959 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-959-trek-completed/page/2/#post-107204 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:18:22 +1000 Hi Brendan, Horace, Jessie & Gail & Crew

Good to see you enjoyed this Trek as well, Jessie, you seem to have grown quite a bit since we were there. I have a magazine and photos to send to you all, but not sure of best option to get them to you.

Best regards Lara, Grant & Waza

]]> 270513a83a11edf66a2ec9ea030041ff Waza replied to the topic Trek 927 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-927-trek-completed/#post-107112 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:40:51 +1000 Great memories of our previous Trek, starting off at Owers in the rain! all the way through to Menari and the walk down the strip before heading to the right and the climb up the ridge to look back over Menari Village.

Waza (Treks 83 & 792)

]]> 93f9ea4afcbd116398d3e33ef2ee1be8 Waza replied to the topic A Little Guidance Please in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/a-little-guidance-please/#post-93516 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 05:30:31 +1000 Hi Jonas
Did you ever do the trek and how was the experience?
Waza

]]> 275b91bd9cda2b3f619cc500d22769ef Waza replied to the topic Which Tour Operator? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/which-tour-operator/page/2/#post-107098 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 05:28:37 +1000 Just wondering how the Treks went for those half a dozen people who trekked over the last year or so. This Forum is an excellent place to share your experiences with future trekkers.

waza

]]> a090483d20736579b8838c58315ce224 Waza replied to the topic Security In Port Moresby in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/security-in-port-moresby/#post-106870 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 05:24:29 +1000 Hi Gary & Tony

How were your trips last year? All good I hope and if you trekked with KTL, then I'm sure your experience with Gail and her Company would have been excellent. I have trekked twice with Gail and Gail saw us off at the Airport to fly to Kokoda and met us at Owers Corner when we returned 0n our 1st trip (although we had to travel in…[Read more]

]]> 83229bfef39f862585a9dd444158ef14 Waza replied to the topic My Experience By Allan Bradley - 02 October To 10 October 2007 in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/my-experience-by-allan-bradley-02-october-to-10-october-2007-2/page/2/#post-107090 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 05:08:19 +1000 All I can say is "What fantastic advice provided by Gail!"

Gail has been so involved with the Kokoda Track, the History, her staff, her community imput, her business parteners, especially Russell, her Sons, Nathan & Shane over so many years that her advice is just so solid and would be trekkers should just print this out and adhere to it, it is…[Read more]

]]> 328c1cf4befde077a00231c82e96e033 Waza replied to the topic David Briese - Trek 813 - 8Th July - 16Th July 2012 in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/david-briese-trek-813-8th-july-16th-july-2012/#post-107089 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 05:01:08 +1000 Looks like an excellent read, one to save
Congratulations to David & party
Waza

]]> a65a5423ebde7a4353efa44f1f25f3c6 Waza replied to the topic Accommodation in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/accommodation/page/2/#post-107064 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 04:57:58 +1000 Perhaps this would be a good option, as we took an alternative site, a 'motel' in town and it was quite poor and we checked out for our last night in Moresby and had a wonderful night courtesy of the Gateway.

But as I said, perhaps the Sogeri before you head off for your trek.

Waza

]]> 84fc03e94ff3ce9629819c91d94873dd Waza replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/7/#post-107067 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 04:53:54 +1000 Great work Dan, a very thoughtful and well documented preparation sheet. I will take more time to read it and the responses more in detail, but congratulations on the lay out.

Waza

]]> 5abd1184a668b009c3c48121ef52be40 Waza replied to the topic Local Guide Or Australian Guide. Training Locations Blue Mountains in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/local-guide-or-australian-guide-training-locations-blue-mountains/#post-106750 Tue, 21 May 2013 06:31:44 +1000 Hi Brian

I can only agree with Pete on your choice. I have trekked twice now with KTL and have only the highest praise & regard for both our teams on those two treks. The Personal Porters were genuinely the most caring and helpful people I could ever wish for, with Maurice back in '05 and Jimmy, Brendan & Horace last year, absolutely superb. The…[Read more]

]]> d050d1f54cdf41cb8825f385d8c927f3 Waza replied to the topic Trek 909 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-909-trek-completed/#post-106749 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:08:23 +1000 Congratulations to Horace on leading another trek for KTL. It is just over a year since we all shared a wonderful experience from owers to Kokoda. Best regards Horace.

Gail, can you please give me a ring as you head back from the Blue Mountains to the Gold Coast, as I would love to catch up for a coffee as you pass Port Macquarie, Shane has my…[Read more]

]]> d0c3bbc8026c831d4432336a145fdc77 Waza replied to the topic Trek 851 in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-851/#post-106534 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:39:59 +1000 Too late to wish you Good Luck Colleen, but by the time you see this you will have completed a wonderful experience after trekking the Kokoda Track with KTL.

I'm sure everyone starts off scared sh*tless, so don't worry, you will enjoy yourself.

Regards from a fellow trekker.

Waza

]]> f3da1044e5f4c6aa36969e35fb0676a6 Waza replied to the topic A Very Special Testimonial To Our Ktl Boys in the forum Testimonial https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/a-very-special-testimonial-to-our-ktl-boys/#post-106440 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:17:43 +1000 Hi Gail

Whilst this is a slightly dated topic, never-the-less it is a very real topic and my thoughts go to the family, friends and trek porters at that time back in 2006.

During our last trek last year, my Daughter and Fiancee stopped at a couple of these Plaques and offered our prayers in each case.

I have just finished a talk today to the…[Read more]

]]> 7ce2206afc8689ab1176c3247430d145 Waza replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/6/#post-106447 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:34:29 +1000 Hi all

Just one comment I would like to make on preserving your feet & toe nails, adding to the advice already given.

That advice would be to ensure you cut your toenails a week for you begin and then everyday apply vaseline to your feet, especially between the toes and around the heels. I wore 2 pairs of socks for cushioning and my feet at the…[Read more]

]]> 349fd4508c945877ec5169c9dce4d130 Waza replied to the topic Training In Melbourne in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-in-melbourne/page/2/#post-106453 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:06:27 +1000 Hi Rick

Looks like you have youth on your side so I expect your knees will be able to recover pretty quickly even if you do feel some soreness.

The Mt Donna Buang trek seems to be a good training walk for you and perhaps over Easter, you could trial a walk every day on it, to further simulate what you will have to do.

Good luck in…[Read more]

]]> 5e19b6bc2c1dd935d7451e66f753deca Waza replied to the topic Trekking July 2013 in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trekking-july-2013/#post-106457 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:35:25 +1000 Hi Leanne & Nessa

That's better, you can read this one.

Congratulations on your 'Mother & Daughter' trek, I walked with my Daughter and her Fiancee last April/May and it truly was a wonderful experience to do that and then later in Moresby, visit the 9-Mile Cemetery to visit Dad's Gravesite, (despite the fact that it had been vandalised),…[Read more]

]]> c56998f082e73fd7d7b7ad87cd5adb24 Waza replied to the topic Trekking July 2013 in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trekking-july-2013/#post-106456 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:29:55 +1000 Hi Leanne & Nessa

]]> 869e5cf98209f1aeeda35a4b8fe0b5d3 Waza replied to the topic Hi From Shane, Central Coast Nsw in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hi-from-shane-central-coast-nsw/#post-106459 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:24:24 +1000 Hi Shane

Well done on making the decision to trek the famous Kokoda Track and well done also on your Legacy work. I'm sure your efforts will result in a huge appreciation of the hardships involved, but I doubt if we modern day trekkers will ever fully appreciate the conditions which our Australian Soldiers endured during that 6 month period…[Read more]

]]> 801599f3fa0dbbe7deb0123ce2238119 Waza replied to the topic Seeking Advice... in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/seeking-advice/#post-106497 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:15:18 +1000 Hi Emma

I'm surprised that you haven't had a response as yet from fellow SA's about locations around Adelaide. Whilst I personally haven't climbed anything worthwhile in SA, my recommendation is to find a walking path 500m – 1000m, which is steep and bushy and start your training there and then as you become acclimatised to that start pushing…[Read more]

]]> be204aba322d2d30651db0e2c9a4d964 Waza replied to the topic Kokoda Trail Wall Hangings Or Placemats in the forum Kokoda Trekker Family https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-trail-wall-hangings-or-placemats-2/#post-106481 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:44:50 +1000 Beautifully done, I really like the "Golden Stairs" one

Waza

]]> 81c6425eff4a8182309c82e54c9b2ddc Waza replied to the topic Wallace Lemeki Passed Away In Kokoda Hospital 3rd February 2013 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/wallace-lemeki-passed-away-in-kokoda-hospital-3rd-february-2013/#post-106480 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:34:46 +1000 Just received a call from my Daughter Lara & Grant in Melbourne about the passing of Wallace and came to the KTL Website to offer our condolences.

Wallace was a wonderful man and was to be our Guide in April last year but took ill suddenly and wasn't able to complete the journey with us. whilst we had an extremely competent Guide in Arnold, we…[Read more]

]]> 568b95ebaf252bf520c35ac433071af5 Waza replied to the topic Trek 798 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-798-trek-completed/#post-106701 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:46:33 +1000 Well done Shane and good luck to all trekkers. Congratulations to Dylen also on his first 'official' trek as a Personal Porter. Knowing Jessie, who was on our trek a few months ago and was superb, as we do, then Dylen will be just as good>

warm regards

Waza

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]]> d81bdeb1fa880a29b278dc8eec896aa2 Waza replied to the topic Which Tour Operator? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/which-tour-operator/page/2/#post-106629 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:11:37 +1000 Hi Andrew & Watto

Having trekked twice now with Kokoda Trekking Limited and observed other groups on the Track on both ocassions, I have no doubt whatsoever that I would not have enjoyed it any better, or experienced anything better if I had trekked with another Company. I too also tried to contact another group in 2004 and received no answer at…[Read more]

]]> 7698ce090da300d6db5bda07eefb2af4 Waza replied to the topic Trek 829 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-829-trek-completed/page/2/#post-106627 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 23:43:15 +1000 Great song Debbie and I hope the boys are still singing it as their singing on the Track is an absolute delight and I hope you had the opportunity of listening to them sing, 'One Pella Mary', it is a favourite of mine and was sung on numerous ocassions on both my treks.

Best wishes

Waza (Treks 83 & 872)

]]> 05a61c721762208135f584184916d1ed Waza replied to the topic 70 Years In The Making By Chris Wight in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/70-years-in-the-making-by-chris-wight/#post-106500 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:06:37 +1000 Congratulations Chris on a wonderful achievement in running the Kokoda Track! I know it is hard enough to walk it let alone run it! you and all contestants are made of stern stuff indeed.

Congratulations also to all runners but especially Horace and Jessie, who were Porters with us on our Trek No. 872 back in April/May, it was an honour to walk…[Read more]

]]> 05909cff7694a2f3d45880bbd8788377 Waza replied to the topic Which Tour Operator? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/which-tour-operator/page/2/#post-106464 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:55:52 +1000 Hi all

Just a follow up to the previous posters and specifically Choppereid, who plans to trek in 2013, just on my experience, i would like to offer a few comments/suggestions:

Firstly about your knees, I can understand your plight, as I'm 67 at the moment and was when I trekked last and I've had 'Squash' knees for the past 35 years and other…[Read more]

]]> 2413839c4a17189ebe70a2af46407418 Waza replied to the topic Kokoda Challenge Race 2012 - Kokoda To Owers' Corner in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-challenge-race-2012-kokoda-to-owers-corner/#post-106476 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:47:33 +1000 Congratulations Gail & Nathan on organising another sterling Kokoda Challenge Race, importantly on the 70th Anniversary of the Milne Bay conflict, a very important, but sometimes overlooked battle area.

Congratulations also to all the participants for even attempting the event in the first place and for those who finished the run.

A special…[Read more]

]]> 8d9d1528307e534e40f38115cec2d09e Waza replied to the topic Trek 839 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-839-trek-completed/page/2/#post-106351 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:21:13 +1000 Congratulations Horace on your new appointment as a Guide for KTL, you thoroughly deserve it my friend. We missed you after you left our Trek to head to the North Coast. Look after yourself and keep in touch through gail's website.

Best regards from Lara & grant as well.

Best wishes

Waza

]]> 50f8d9dc3c89b1aa657859f6b272cb64 Waza replied to the topic Trek 865 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-865-trek-completed/#post-106350 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:17:56 +1000 Congratulations Brendan on your first Trek as a Guide and I have no doubt that it was a success. From last time I know that you would have an over-riding concern for the welfare of your Trek Members. Let me know how you went.

Look forward to receiving something via Gail in the near future, as it is an item that you will need in every day life and…[Read more]

]]> 41943dd9bc1e0b983ab2e06a11970bcb Waza replied to the topic Treks 841 And 872 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/treks-841-and-872-trek-completed/page/2/#post-106225 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:01:52 +1000 I have just heard that Brendan Buka, who was Lara's Personal porter on our recent Trek No. 872, has been promoted to a Trek Guide for KTL and offered his first trek in early June, which should be about his 35th trek. Our congratulations to Brendan for this promotion, as he is an absolute wonder and was quite sensational as a Porter to Lara for the…[Read more]

]]> dd2de670519826b599567cfb74c09605 Waza replied to the topic Trek 879 - A Group Of Adfa Students-Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-879-a-group-of-adfa-students-trek-completed/#post-106224 Sun, 20 May 2012 23:50:30 +1000 Congratulations to Francesca, Jessica, Callum, Pete & Tom on completion your long & arduous trek, I hope it was worthwhile & enjoyable for you all. Seeing that I met you at Jackson's with gail back on the 5th May, it only seems right that I contact you now on your completion.Hope to hear from you all.RegardsWaza (Trek 83 & 872)

]]> 25bc638249372c90207c20d9d56e3d6d Waza replied to the topic Trek 879 - A Group Of Adfa Students-Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-879-a-group-of-adfa-students-trek-completed/#post-106049 Mon, 07 May 2012 05:58:39 +1000 Good luck to Francesca, Jessica, Callum, Pete & ThomasWe met on Saturday at the Airport, just after you arrived from Aus and before you departed for Popondetta, meant to advise you to have some walking poles cut for you for your trip, especially with the wet conditions, but I'm sure you will get them after a couple of days on the Track.Please let…[Read more]

]]> 47c7643aea9084cf0c4ca24fd9ef28cd Waza replied to the topic Anzac Treks 2012 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/anzac-treks-2012/page/3/#post-106140 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:34:54 +1000 Best wishes to Brad from Trek 840 and hang on Mate as you probably have passed the halfway point, so best to hang in there for the rest of the journey.good luck also to Guide Wayne from 859, hope you are over your bout of sickness and you can keep going.Finally to Jonathon on 806, the first couple of days is always the worst and you will no doubt…[Read more]

]]> 399cdbc65d8107c016c8152804687e71 Waza replied to the topic Anzac Treks 2012 in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/anzac-treks-2012/page/2/#post-106117 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:19:59 +1000 Good luck to Wallace and all trekkers heading South on Trek 840 and I'll see Wallace & Gail in 8 days time.Good luck also to trekkers on the 2 Northbound treks.Looking forward to heading out on ANZAC Day.regardsWaza

]]> 67513cfb161aedd7a6ce0af0b03f8ead Waza replied to the topic Two Years. in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/two-years/#post-106079 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:19:40 +1000 Hi PeteHow interesting, it would seem that it was an article done on my trek in '05 in the then Pictorial and yes I mentioned Gail in very glowing terms and Gail even took an add in the feature. It would be interesting to see a scan or photo of the article, which turned out to be 4 pages with photos.Best regardsWarren (Waza)PS I'm off to trek…[Read more]

]]> f840e20d30dc628f38f58d0ee2bd8ba3 Waza replied to the topic Which Tour Operator? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/which-tour-operator/page/2/#post-106078 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:12:12 +1000 Just having a quick read during my lunch, realising that I only have 3 weeks to go before we hit the Track again.Two items come to mind, firstly from rooster, commenting on trek numbers and I have to agree wholeheartedly as when I trekked in '05, we shared ANZAC Day at the Isurava Memorial Site with what seemed like a 100 trekkers from another…[Read more]

]]> c34521918d6ad80adcbf8439c7fc0584 Waza replied to the topic The Winner Of Our January Competition Is? in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/the-winner-of-our-january-competition-is/#post-105998 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:08:58 +1000 Congratulations to the three lucky winners of Gail's generous discount offer.This gesture, once again demonstrates what a wonderful and generous person Gail is and all of her family and business partners, I doubt if any other Trekking Company does as much for the people of the Oro Province and trekkers as Gail does.Well done GailRegards Waza

]]> 190b69b2960373aee4781137f086a2b8 Waza replied to the topic Which Tour Operator? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/which-tour-operator/#post-105937 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:27:47 +1000 Hello Jenny and also YvieDon't worry too much about age Jenny, if you have prepared, then you will manage the daily walk. Yes, it can be tough at times, but you just stop and take a breather, no one will mind, least of all the Guides and Porters and once you get your breath back, just start walking again, every step forward is a step closer to…[Read more]

]]> d4e34736f314af2ff64807226de280c6 Waza replied to the topic Which Tour Operator? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/which-tour-operator/#post-105788 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:05:34 +1000 Hello YvieI can only endorse what Saloo8 has said in regard to KTL, I have trekked with them before and am returning for another go in April/May next year and looking forward to it. They are a wonderful Company, owned by equally wonderful people. People who do so much for the people of the Kokoda and surrounding areas. They have put so much back…[Read more]

]]> 7a14525b6fc34b47599317f43b6402f7 Waza replied to the topic Colin, Sue And Adam Kincross in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/colin-sue-and-adam-kincross/#post-105676 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:48:10 +1000 Dear GailWould you mind passing on my Sincere Condolences to Sue and Colin and Adam on the Anniversay of their tragic loss of their Daughter Hannah, who together with a number of other Trekkers and Adventurers, were passengers and crew of the unfortunate plane crash last year.We can't change history and events, but I'm sure that they live for the…[Read more]

]]> 3423ed6abfaca6903760d0ae34e96f39 Waza replied to the topic Singing Porters in the forum Share Your Experience https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/singing-porters/#post-105674 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:49:25 +1000 GailJust wondering if you have DVD's of the Porters and Guides singing, they were fantastic. I will try and get a Ukelalae to donate when I come back next year.RegardsWarren

]]> eec175486b3f131bc4986dfbab95514c Waza replied to the topic Launching A Book in the forum Kokoda Trekker Family https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/launching-a-book/#post-105673 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:46:50 +1000 Hi AnnieJust wondering if you have any copies for saleRegardsWaza

]]> 45c303f9e710b1c18923b587702134f0 Waza replied to the topic Snakes And Comparison in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/snakes-and-comparison/#post-105670 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:20:06 +1000 Hi Can only agree with above comments re snakes on the Track, we did see one small black one, less than a mitre in length on probably Day 5, so in the Brigade Hill area, but that was all, my Brother & Nephew were more scared of a spider they saw, claiming it was the size of a bread plate in span. The Nephew being a brave 16 year old, poked the web…[Read more]

]]> 71ed1cdb721685868585344b991a78c7 Waza replied to the topic Accommodation in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/accommodation/#post-105667 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:38:17 +1000 Hi GailWhat a great place, certainly fills the bill for a night before and after the Trek, as long as we can get Steak sandwich, a plate of hot chips and a cold SP (which we did in 2005) after a week of rations!Look forward to enjoying the hospitality in April/May next year.RegardsWaza tongue.gif

]]> 9bd1bced359b3ec4015d911615b7cdb7 Waza replied to the topic First Time In April :) - Am I Fit Enough?/tips in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/first-time-in-april-am-i-fit-enoughtips/#post-105665 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:01:22 +1000 Hi DanielleI presume that you are trekking in April 2012 as you wrote your enquiry on 29th April 2011?I'm surprised also that you have received no responses.If you are still trekking next year and still require advice, please let me know and I can help you out.Also are you in the Tweed Heads area, with your training schedule?regardsWaza

]]> b4c83160fd05f862c7d54969256df94c Waza replied to the topic Two Years. in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/two-years/#post-105664 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:57:11 +1000 Hi PeteJust read a reply to your initial comment and wondered where the newspaper was from, as I praised Gail in a magazine article about my trip in 2005.Just interestedregardsWaza

]]> 1d8cb559cb2804d9fb0fbc81a1ae5f3f Waza replied to the topic Why Does Kokoda Mean So Much To Australians? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/why-does-kokoda-mean-so-much-to-australians-2/#post-105663 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:45:50 +1000 Hi JoI hadn't noticed your request earlier, but have read your correspondence to Gail and will download your Survey to complete for your studies.I will also ask my Daughter to complete one for you, as it may be beneficial for you to look at the different responses from the Son and Grand-Daughter of a person who who lived in pre-War PNG, was an…[Read more]

]]> 9ff8e823953b7005dbeddabcabd8813d Waza replied to the topic Dome Swag V Tent in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/dome-swag-v-tent/#post-105672 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:26:10 +1000 HiAll good comments from experience.I used a $14.95 2 man tent from Go-Lo, used it 4 times and gave it to Maurice my Porter at Owers. It wasn't waterproof but then it didn't rain of a night and I always slung a $4 tarp from Super Cheap Auto across the tent, held up by 2 poles at either end and one cross piece of timber, which left a good…[Read more]

]]> 1a7df2e7e2000a9ccd9282ae60867fc4 Waza replied to the topic Boots, Packs, And Items! in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/boots-packs-and-items/#post-105668 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:45:58 +1000 Hi DaniI answered one of your earlier posts, not realising you were in another forum.If you like you can get my email address of Gail and I'll email you a lsit of every single item and it's weight to use as a guide.Also when are you trekking, as we (3 of us) are trekking April/May.regardsWaza

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