Husband & Wife – two Doctors all the way from England:Two_Doctors.jpg

Two sisters who walked together one of which is our radio operator Jessie seen here with her sister Ilyana:Picture_232.jpg

Dad, and his five siblings…only one missing was Mum who stayed home to help out with the grandchildren.Picture_015.jpg

Father & Son:CIMG0481.jpg

This is why walking the Kokoda Trail with a loved one is so special as there is no phone….no tv….etc and you truly get to experience the high's and low's together, something you will remember for the rest of your lives.We have had lots of father/son; mother/son; cousins/brothers/uncles; complete families; sweethearts; husbands/wives and they…[Read more]

Photograph: down the hill, turn the corner and soon they were out of sight!IMGP0506.jpg

Photograph: bye bye, one last wave before they head off down the hill:IMGP0505.jpg

Update Sunday 6th November 2005: Teresa is now back in Port Moresby following her successful trek. She said the boys were great and Tony made a fantastic porter.The hospitality showered upon her in Kokoda seemed to make her happy so all in all a good trek and for us the last of the season so we can now relax until 2006.Photograph: under the…[Read more]

Update 02/11/05:Our guide radioed in to say they had decided to walk past Naduri instead Kagi as Teresa was having some problems with her knees but was still doing ok.Later in the day we were informed they had reached 1900 where they planned on spending the night. Teresa was fine and still doing ok.Photograph: Finally, ready, backpacks on and…[Read more]

Have just spoken to Teresa by two way radio, Tuesday 1st November and they were at Efogi and planned to reach Kagi where they will spend tonight.I asked how she was going and the reply was fine….the boys are looking after me well and I am doing fine. Photograph: Last minute packing and checking backpacks before moving out:IMGP0497.jpg

Trekkers spent the second night at Naoro and then moved on the next to Manari where they spent Monday night.Photograph: Check List – making sure the two way radios were working ok.IMGP0494.jpg

Update 1pm: Have just heard by two way radio that the group have now reached Imita Ridge and are now heading for Va'Ule Creek where they will spend the night:Photograph: Teresa Carney not long after we arrived at Ower's Corner this morning:IMGP0490.jpg

tks Gunika for your nice comments.In 2004 I introduced to our boys digital camera's and it took them awhile but now they are clicking away like crazy out there and get annoyed if their batteries give up the ghost and they cant take anymore.Around July my son Shane purchased two movie cameras and now they are trying their best to master this as…[Read more]

Congratulations must go also to our youngest trekker for 2005, Lindsay Apted aged 12 years who trekked with other members of his family and friends. Lindsay is seen here being congratulated by Russell Eroro (Kokoda Trekking Ltd – KTL). Russell has trekked 270 times and is renowned as one of the longest walkers on the trail. His brother John…[Read more]

Update: Trekkers are on schedule and are down for a pickup tomorrow around midday from Ower's Corner tomorrow, Sunday. I will print out your messages and pass to them when I catch up with them following their successful trek.

Photograph: Only a few more steps to go before reaching the finish line at Ower's Corner – as you can see here all four trekkers walked up the last few steps together. On their right is Ross Eroro whose brother Russell is my business sub contractor:Trek_68_154.jpg

Hi everyone, we spoke to our assistant guide today and trekkers were heading for Naoro and on target to get out on Sunday. We asked to speak to the trekkers but were informed they had gone ahead as they had a big day today.He assured me that everyone was doing really well and enjoying their trek.

dear stef, Happy birthday for sunday little brother.I hope your trek is a great personal accomplishment and that you have done well.HAPPY 30TH BDAY MATE.LUV YOUR SIS SEL AND TRIBE.P.S mic hi hope its going well 4 u 2.good on you!!U have both done Great.Hey Steve. Hope its going well! Take care and make sure you have a great day on your birthday.…[Read more]

Spoke with their guide a short time ago from Kagi. He said trekkers were all doing fine and they were heading for Efogi where they would spend the night.He said when they get there he will call up and have their messages read out to them as he stayed behind and the others had gone ahead hence not possible at Kagi.

Update:20th October…..have just spoken to Bevan their guide and the trekkers are at Emita Ridge and should be up at Ower's Corner around 11am this morning. After that they will head back into Port Moresby via the Bomana War Cemetery and should be back at their hotel around 1-2pm.I passed on the message to Robyn and she said to say she has done…[Read more]