Testimonial by Phil Mount, Finance & Admin Manager, Complete Fire
I think it will change me for the rest of my life, I’m not sure how, as yet, but I know I will be a better person for it.
Kokoda Track - July 2007
"I want to thank you once more for helping me experience the Kokoda history. It was an adventure I will not forget, and an emotional experience that will stay with me forever.I think it will change me for the rest of my life, I’m not sure how, as yet, but I know I will be a better person for it.
Thank you also for the great detail you were able to share with us. It has made me want to read more & understand what happened.
My mates in Vietnam were so much like the “diggers” in the 39th & 2/14, 2/16 – a lot of us didn’t suffer the same adversities, though some did & paid the ultimate price – but we were there for our mates – no matter what.
I think our “team” on Kokoda showed the same spirit.
Thanks again … if I decide to do it again, I’ll look you up."
Phil Mount, Finance & Admin Manager, Complete Fire Systems, Adelaide
Testimonial by Harold (81 years) Young, Melbourne
The whole trip from beginning to end was not only emotionally & physically challenging but a very moving and memorable one.
Kokoda Track - July 2007
"Hello everyone at Our Spirit, ...without our great Leader Rob who was most helpful & very considerate & compassionate towards myself and also the assistance of my Porter Rommy Babu, I don't think I could have got through, so to both of these great men I thank them immensely for making a hard slog into wonderful memories. ...The whole trip from beginning to end was not only emotionally & physically challenging but a very moving and memorable one. I cant express my thanks enough for allowing me to take part in being part of the Trek experience.
Once again thankyou and best wishes & good luck to all"
Harold (81 years) Young, Melbourne
Testimonial by Jayde Trevaskis, Queensland
As a single mother I have faced many challenges along the way, but I realisedon the Kokoda Track that my only limitations are the ones I put on myself. My fears and self doubts are all that hold me back from achieving my dreams.
Jayde Trevaskis - June 2006 & July 2007
My trip was an amazing experience that has taught me so much about myself, my family and about the young men that fought and died along the Kokoda Track in 1942 an 1943. Their story is both remarkable and heart wrenching. Walking the Kokoda Track is a physical, emotional and spiritual journey that can not be captured in words.
It was far more than a physical challege. When I was climbing up a never ending hill, or sliding through a muddy swamp it seemed like the rest of the world had ceased to exist and it was a great opportunity to do a bit of soul searching. I laughed and cried and cursed, I felt gratitude, sadness, anger and pride. I felt the spirit of the diggers giving me inner strength.
As a single mother I have faced many challenges along the way, but I realisedon the Kokoda Track that my only limitations are the ones I put on myself. My fears and self doubts are all that hold me back from achieving my dreams. The Kokoda Track forced me to confront and overcome these things. The achievement will stay with me forever, it can never be taken away and I only need to think of the Kokoda Track to tap into my newfound confidence and self belief.