Our two guides Eric & Russell go to work and start a fire to make us a cuppa. This was set up directly underneath a flying box left over from the war:Boiling_Water_at_Campsite.jpg

Our two Kokoda Guides soon went to work and helped set up our camp which included our tent, their tarpaulin and of course a burning fire.This photograph was taken just before our tent was pulled out of its bag. In Australia recently I purchased a Coleman tent and it turned out to be excellent as it rained lightly through the night and no a single…[Read more]

Sometime later we tackled the hill leading down towards Goldie River. After settling into where we would be spending the night, the river was so inviting that my husband John could not resist going for a swim. The water is crystal clear and cool but not that cold. In fact it took me back to when I was young growing up on a dairy farm about 6k…[Read more]

We finally arrived at Ower's Corner at 12:30pm where we sat at a table provided and ate some lunch.Photograph – Eric Uwea (left) and Russell Eroro (on the right):Eric___Russell_160904.jpg

A young boy waves to us and passes his hello same with his father!Click on page 2 below to be taken to the next page and so forth:Boy___his_father_with_their.jpg

I really love bamboo and I could not resist taking a photograph as we passed by:Bamboo.jpg

We pass more villagers as they make their way along the same path. All people were very friendly and always talked to us along the way.Villagers_walking_on_road.jpg

Russell & Kenny plod along as we head off towards Ower's Corner:Russell___Kenny.jpg

A father and his son say hi as we passed by:Father___Son.jpg

Eric, takes time out for a photograph. This guy is just so fit and believe me makes walking up and down the hills look just so easy that he doesnt even breath heavy- absolutely amazing. Eric is only 25 and has been trekking since he was 17 when he did his first Kokoda trek. Since then he has been hooked and is always asking to guide yet another…[Read more]

This villager was carrying a bag full of ginger looking for a ride into Port Moresby to sell his goods:Villager_carrying_ginger.jpg

A young boy waves his hello as we walk on past!Trek 1058 Kokoda.jpgSogeri_2.jpg

We came across friendly villagers walking into Sogeri to catch a bus into Port Moresby:Anzac Day 2017,jpg.jpegGroup_of_boys.jpg

I always had my camera ready and I too was taken in by the beautiful scenery along the way:Isurava Memorial.jpgClement Harika.jpgSogeri_160904.jpg

Our haus boi Kenny couldnt believe the scenery and at one time remarked:Later whenever you go finish, (Kenny – who hails from Mumeng in the Morobe Province and who has been working for us for over 10 years) stated …. Eric will have to give me some land and I will live here and grow my own kai kai (vegetables) – taim mi lupun! (old)Pat Vainerere…[Read more]

A short time later we headed off in the direction of Ower's Corner with John leading the way.John__Eric__Russell_etc.jpg

Before we departed Russell Eroro and Eric Uwea can be seen here making sure they had everything necessary for our walk down to Goldie River Campsite before we started out on our two day trek:Eric___Russell.jpg

The scenery was breathless compared to Port Moresby and it was easy at this stage not to think too much about the long walk ahead.At a small creek crossing we came across a woman washing her clothes and her son enjoying a swim in the creek. She smiled happily as I snapped away with my digital camera:Lady_doing_her_washing_in_t.jpg

Hi Todd, having been organising these tours now for over 12 months, I must say I have not had one person come back todate who hasnt said although being a tough trek, they have been had an absolute awesome time. More often than not, the most commented saying is:'the best thing I have ever done in my life'Another thing I cant help but notice, is…[Read more]

Yesterday saw myself in training, yes me 'aussie' (Gail Thomas) for my Kokoda experience in November this year….yes well that is if I can get fit enough as my legs today feel really stiff and sore.I have already started walking up and down the stairwell at work – Deloitte Tower Ground Floor to level 12 and with a few weeks still left to train…[Read more]