Corks? Thats an Aussie myth isn`t it. Seriously though – Flies are not a problem on the track. Aside from a few places – neither are mozzies.

No worries – I shall just turn up

Hi Donna – quick question.How long prior to the trek did the chaps at Kokodatrekking get in contact and let you know the when where and how of getting you on the trak? Mines in two and a half weeks and I am a little in the dark.

I assume (hope) that you had little problems getting into the country.

Hi Austin.At the moment I am pretty much focused on fitness and core strength. After reading Gails little spiel on the rigours of the Trek I upped my training level quite a bit.I will stop in three weeks time to give me a weeks rest before the trek.

Thanks Donna.You planning on doing a run down on your trek at any stage?

Slept on it the other nite. Very quickly realised that it should be about half inflated for best comfort.

I assume that PNG has a GSM network available that we could purchase some throwaway SIM cards for whilst in the City area?

Hi Cullen. Good luck for your trip.Be sure to pop back in after and give us a rundown on how it went for you. Definitely like to hear how it turned out.

Just started reading it. Wow – 25kg`s. Must have bred them tough back in 2000. Should be a good read – the guy is very thorough.

Hmmm – come to think if it – so did mine (yesterday), but hasn`t since. Weird. The site is definitely legit as I`ve ordered a few things from the place and it`s been turning up.This is the manufacturers link – Link.

QUOTE(39thdecendant @ 25 Jul 2007, 07:26 AM) [snapback]4967[/snapback]Got the backpack at the camping shop, it's an 'oztrail discovery 65' it's got everything we need, waterproof, detachable day pack, etc etc, anthony's was $110.00 cause he is 6'3" and had to have the bigger one, we got the packs fitted and adjusted at the camping shop, I am…[Read more]

My pack arrived today – so I can start training with it.On knees. There is an article in this months Mens Health mag that deals with strengthening knees. I also am finding that the Glucosamine and Fish oil supps are taking the cracking sounds out of my knees.

QUOTE(austin @ 22 Jul 2007, 11:00 AM) [snapback]4929[/snapback]THE MIGHTY EAGLES ARE BACK – HOW GOOD IS OUR BENNY BOY !!!!AustinEnjoy that did you? I know I did. Must have been a buzz sitting in the stands when he stepped up for the first time.

Sure – I`d be interested.lists @ goldtel com auGive it a few hours as I have the mail server down at the moment. Cheers.

QUOTE(austin @ 20 Jul 2007, 09:07 AM) [snapback]4888[/snapback]was at the footy show last night, (it was held in Perth) and am pumped for this weeks game, gonna be a buety with ben returning to the game, should give the mighty eagles the edge. Go eaglesAustinNow that was an interesting jumper variation that the young girl was wearing The skins…[Read more]

Well – I guess it really depends on your starting level of fitness. I`m 38 – and I gave myself 3 months. To be quite honest – after a month of training (and alot of that high cardio) I reckon I could go now with few problems.I have another two months before my trek.

Whilst it wont compare to a video camera – I`m taking a canon ixus i. Small – light and compact with a retractable lens that will do video. And not that I`m going to spend the trip listening to slamming music – I`m taking one of these along as well. Cheap to the point that if it gets damaged – I wont shed any tears.

Hi Gail.Just wondering – how do you guys get all these photos out whilst on the trek.Editors Note: The photographs are in my database and I go through and find one that suits wherever the trekkers are at the time I am writing about their trek.