Testimonial by Lyn and son Brett Parnell, Torrens Park, SA
Many thanks Aidan and a great team and a great inspiration – your passion and knowledge, experience and team work made it a special “journey I will never forget! Best wishes and thanks also to all the team behind you”
Kokoda Track - August 2007
“An incredible experience and educational and physically and mentally challenging, but the most fulfilling thing I have done in my life. To anyone thinking about it “just do it”. Many thanks Aidan and a great team and a great inspiration – your passion and knowledge, experience and team work made it a special “journey I will never forget! Best wishes and thanks also to all the team behind you”
"Seems like a dream now. Can't believe we did so much and now I am sitting back at work doing my normal work things. Was a fantastic experience and one I am so glad I did. The best part for me was the education and gaining a better understanding of just what our great diggers did and how hard it was for them. The walk was challenging and tough in patches and living in third world conditions was also a challenge and an eyeopener. But Brett and I both agreed on the plane trip home we learnt so much and would recommend it to those who have the fitness and guts and determination required and want to be educated about what went on there. Many thanks for a great trip Aidan. You and your team were superb. "
Lyn Parnell, Torrens Park, SA
“Aidan and the team, you are very special people. I have so much respect for you both and had an amazing experience. Although I was quiet, I took so much away with me and will remember this forever. What you both do and teach is fantastic. The Kokoda Track is more than just a walk!”Brett Parnell, Canada
Testimonial by Various from August 2007 Group
This has been a life changing experience and one that I won’t forget or waste. Thank you
Kokoda Track - August 2007
“This trip has shown me more about myself and those around me than I ever imagined. This has been a life changing experience and one that I won’t forget or waste. Thank you Aidan and Rob, I’ll be back”
Jon Keeling, Gosford, NSW
“with my sons it made such a complete experience. Would it be the same (as good as) last year??? Exhilarating, exhausting and very emotional experience. A walking history lesson and a lesson in human relations.”Mick Brosnan, Pambula, NSW
“I always though of myself as a proud Aussie… I am now in awe and prouder than ever to be Australian. I now have an experience that no one can ever take from me and for this I thank you. You encouraged and inspired me to better myself. I can’t thank you enough.”Sandra Mussali, Point Frederick, NSW
“Thank you for opening our eyes to what has happened to form the backbone of our amazing country. It has been an amazing adventure and you have instilled in me a will to help those less fortunate and especially those that aren’t as noticed as they should be. I am prouder than ever to be an Australian. Thank you.”Matt Brosnan, New Farm, QLD
“I thought about the Kokoda trek for many years, but until my son and daughter-in-law asked me along, it was only a pre-dream but now it is a dream come true. From the time I landed in Kokoda and was adopted by Wagi and his family who nicknamed me as one of their own for the time we spent together. I have had a wonderful time. Loved every mountain and river crossing, every campsite and especially every swimming hole. The history I learnt from the Our Spirit Team has enlightened and at times saddened me and is something that will stay with me forever. Thank you.”Rob Tomlinson, Beaudesert, QLD
“I came on this trip to learn more about our history. I did and I also learnt more about myself. Please don’t underestimate the level of my appreciation when I simply say “thank you, sincerely”Tim Keeling, Gosford, NSW
“I am finding it hard to find the words to thank you properly. This experience has blown away my expectations (and I had such high expectations from how my dad talked about his experience). I feel I have gained so much as a person for doing the track. From a now seemingly insignificant physical aspect through to learning so much about our history, the Papuan history and culture an appreciation of how fortunate I am and how proud we should be to call ourselves Australian, respect and an even closer bond with my brother and father. Thanks to you guys for your inspiration, I hope I can pass this “spirit” on to others"Nick Brosnan, Kangaroo Point, QLD
“This trek has awakened the need in me to recognise my own father’s war service in PNG. Hopefully I will return with my own sons to honour him and the others who served here.”Murray Wilson, Lilydale, VIC
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