DAY 2 - DENIKI TO ALOLA

Tuesday 04 November

A 5am wake call after spending their first night on the track and breakfast as the sun came up. Then it was packs on as the first full day of trekking began by trekking out of the village of Deniki, through the choko vines for 45 minutes before a short break. Then they trekked another 30 minutes with a few small uphill’s before another rest stop and then another hour on the way to Isurava village. The trekkers discussed the history of the campaign here and then trekked on for 60 minutes to Isurava Battle site where they held a moving service at the monument. They paid their respects to our returned and fallen soldiers and listened to some podcasts before having lunch. The track was muddy however, it was a great sunny day as they then trekked a tough 30 minutes to the "Surgeons Stone” and listened to some more podcasts from soldiers Stan Bisset, talking of his brother Thomas "Butch Bisset". After this it was a relatively easier hike for 60 minutes to Alola, where the group arrived at 4pm. On arriving in camp a few took the chance for an early shower, a few enjoyed the hot popcorn, a few played footy with the kids and a few just took the time to rest.