The first NRE Kokoda Track trek for 2017 was an amazing historical and rich cultural experience combined with loads of adventure plus.
A plush rainforest coupled with an enhanced weather system from Cyclone Debbie, the rain and mud was plenty.
We truly walked in the shoes of the Aussies as we learned of the Kokoda Campaign. As we trekked, we immersed our bodies and minds thinking of the soldier’s experiences. Their Courage Endurance Mateship, and Sacrifice, was difficult to comprehend.
A plush rainforest coupled with an enhanced weather system from Cyclone Debbie, the rain and mud was plenty.
We truly walked in the shoes of the Aussies as we learned of the Kokoda Campaign. As we trekked, we immersed our bodies and minds thinking of the soldier’s experiences. Their Courage Endurance Mateship, and Sacrifice, was difficult to comprehend.
The heavy afternoon rains made for swollen rivers and a wet, muddy track but this didn’t deter our intrepid trekkers. Supported by our excellent guide, Phil, and local guides Clem and Gai and the porter team, the trek was managed confidently and with great humor.
Bridges hadn’t been built, thus the porters swiftly built makeshift crossings out of logs or cane. Packs were carried across rivers by the porter team which allowed trekkers to cross rivers confidently and easily, with the assistance by the outstanding porter team.
Bridges hadn’t been built, thus the porters swiftly built makeshift crossings out of logs or cane. Packs were carried across rivers by the porter team which allowed trekkers to cross rivers confidently and easily, with the assistance by the outstanding porter team.
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We ate fresh local coconuts, pineapples, choko vine and avocados, made new friendships, swam in pristine mountain streams, and learnt of the lives of the villagers along the Track. We sang, we trekked, we laughed and we sang some more.
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Finally, we made our way to the Goldie River only to find it swollen up to our chest. Yet again the porter team rigged up a rope and we watched them taunt one another as they cross with multiple packs on their arms trying not drop them in the river.
After a quick dip, we trekked the final 45mins up to Owers’ Corner and with elation we all cross through the arches only to be great by Jack and a well deserved BBQ. Wow, what a trip!
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