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David Robins Walk 2010

The Kokoda Trail, Papua New Guinea

Kokoda Trail view

In 2010 David Robins embarked on his most ambitious walk yet to support Connect and people with aphasia.

The Kokoda Trail is a 96 km single file track through the mountains of Papua New Guinea. This trek has a fearsome reputation. It claimed the lives of four walkers in 2009 alone. Read his blog below brought to you by the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro.

To sponsor David visit his justgiving page

The final hurdle. Friday 17 September 2010

As the trail ends, David reflects on what has been the hardest physical challenge he has attempted.

Wading through rivers of gold. Thursday 16 September 2010

On day seven, David passes two more plaques for people who haven't survived the trail.

No bridge over troubled water. Wednesday 15 September

David faces leech-infested water on day six

Battlefields and refreshing creeks. Tuesday 14 September

Day five and it's an early start to avoid the scorching heat.

Halfway there and I meet an angel! Monday 13 September

Day four - and a relief to be halfway there.

Two tough climbs. Sunday 12 September

Day three brings two climbs and a rewarding view.

Going up! Saturday 11 September

An early start for day two.

The Challenge begins. Friday 10 September

On day one, David faces 36 degree temperatures as he climbs the daunting Heartbreak Hill.

David Robins image

David Robins

David Robins is a special Connect supporter who fundraises regularly for Connect. He knows first hand what aphasia is like as he was with close friend Robert Thorling when he had his stroke.