Hendy O’Toole
Thank you Wayne for having faith in my ability to conquer Kokoda, and for your never ending sense of humor.
Through Getaway fitness program you gave me the confidence to succeed. I can’t speak too highly of our porters and carriers, the interaction and close bonds formed, their gentle nature and sense of belonging. They were always encouraging us along with their beautiful singing which you could hear, as you were winding your way through the mountains although you couldn’t see them.
My most heartfelt thanks to my porter Kenneth whom I had complete trust in with his always encouraging phrases:
- One step at a time
- Take your time
- Watch upur step
- It’s not a race
- And always following in his footsteps!!!
As an Australian I’m proud and honoured to have walked one of the great treks of the world. It was both mentally and physically challenging, and we came to understand to some degree what the diggers had to endure to save our beautiful country which made the W11 history of the Kokoda Campaign come to life.
At the end I felt a great sense of accomplishment and to have driven myself against time was amazing, my self belief and self discipline to make it…
