Anzac Day

Kokoda 2015 Final days

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April 25th 2015
Day 9 Apr 25 ANZAC DAY The dawn service started at 0545. Everyone wanted to get there early so they started milling around the memorial at 0500. Crazy. Kris and I spent the time packing up all the gear we could. I put a coffee on and added a generous serve of rum. I have been carrying that small bottle with me from the start, I bought it duty free at Brisbane just for the occasion ... read more

Oceania » Papua New Guinea » Eastern Highlands

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The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I ... ... read more