DAY 1 - KOKODA TO DENIKI

Thursday 10 July

After a long day yesterday, the trekkers arrived in Port Moresby and were transported the 15min drive back to the 5-star Hilton Hotel. A few enjoyed a swim before meeting for a pre trek briefing and then had a great dinner last night before back to the room to unpack, repack, unpack, and repack.

There was a mix of nerves and excitement as the trekkers were up early this morning for a hot breakfast before heading back to the airport for a 30 minute light to Popondetta. Unfortunately the flight was rescheduled yesterday and trekkers were delayed by 1/2 a day. However they flew over the Owen Stanley ranges and the Kokoda track, before landing in Popondetta at 2pm. Here they boarded a troop carrier for a short 15 minute ride into the town to pick up some supplies and then they were back on the troop carrier as they made the journey to Kokoda station.

Everyone is in great spirits, and they are now resting up contemplating what tomorrow has in store for them whilst waiting for dinner.