Black Cat Trek - September 2008
The Our Spirit team have really outdone themselves with this package of in depth military history in an area of one of Australia's unsung and often forgotten and bloody commando campaigns.
"I recently completed the Black Cat Trail from Wau to Salamaua with Aidan. I wish to thank him for a well orgainsed and highly successful trek. The Our Spirit team have really outdone themselves with this package of in depth military history in an area of one of Australia's unsung and often forgotten and bloody commando campaigns. It travels through some rugged and relatively untouched natural environments .....heaps of wildlife and military relics. The local cultural involvement by the PNG villagers was another highlight.....a tremendous cultural experience with traditional welcomes and singalongs, rafting the Francisco river on bamboo / banana rafts, watching a village hunter show off his bow and arrow skills, home grown fruit ....sugarcane/pawpaw/cocunuts/pineapple, swimming amongst a coral reef; and to top it off after our mountainous journey, resting the night amongst an idealic coastal/palm tree sunset. The military significance of the trip was brought home on a number of occasions with some heart felt moments for us trekkers and also the legends alike. I think it's the passion, genuine meaning and team building that Aiden gives to the trip that gets to you. Well done Aiden, Kris and the team. This trip is a must."Owen Turner, Grafton, NSW
Testimonial by Jayson Hawke, QLD
The highlights of the trip for me were the passionate presentation of the war history, particularly the balanced perspective provided on both the Australian and Japanese side...
Kokoda Track - October 2008
Overall a fantastic trip.
The group leader was a credit to your company and always had complete control of the group. His ability to deal with minor medical issues prior to them becoming issues that may have prevented completion of the track made a great difference to me personally.
Our lead legend accommodated all requests with a smile and his sense of humour is something I will not forget. The highlights of the trip for me were:
(a) the people along the trek,
(b) the passionate presentation of the war history, particularly the balanced perspective provided on both the Australian and Japanese side.
(c) the additional mental toughness and great kick start to getting my fitness on track.
Jayson Hawke, QLD
Testimonial by Andrew Ireland, Lawyer, The Argile Partnership
Great experience, great team. Very good military perspective...
Kokoda Track - October 2008
- great experience
- great team, both Rob and Greg were good. Rob with medical background was fantastic, particularly when two of the boys needed help as well as with feet maintenance.
- very good military perspective
- Island resort was great as well
- As said above - great team