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.