Trekking in Papua New Guinea: On the WWII Kapa Kapa Trail following the Ghost Mountain Boys

This is Episode Four of a series covering my trek to retrace the route of grandfather in World War II. He was one of the "Ghost Mountain Boys" who crossed the Owen Stanley Mountains on the Kapa Kapa Trail in Papua New Guinea, to face the Japanese at Buna.
This is a 3 week hike and I've been talking about how much I struggled over this difficult terrain. In this episode I'm going to take a break from the struggling to talk about what it's like to trek in Papua New Guinea - where we stayed, what we ate, and more.
We're trekking through dense jungles with no roads, and sometimes no trails. But there are villages along with way, often several days walk from any roads, and even farther from towns. These villages would take us in for the night, first giving us a traditional greeting often with music, singing, and dancing. They would give us a building to stay in for the night, and a toilet we could use (it's a small hut with a hole in the ground). They would share food with us, which was supplemented with food carried by our porters.
In this video, see some of the traditional greetings in these remote Papua New Guinea villages, and get an idea what it's like to trek in remote locations. You can see how we bathed, where we slept, and what an amazing, beautiful country this is.
BOOKS:
*The Ghost Mountain Boys: amzn.to/3wLga9t
* The story of the American WWII soldiers who trekked through here on their way to Buna
* The Kapa Kapa: amzn.to/4adVLbw
* What you need to know to hike this trail today. Elevation profiles, information on the villages along the way, and more.
* Victory in Papua: amzn.to/4adVLbw
* Part of the official history of the U.S. Army in World War II series, chronicling the strategic efforts to defeat Japanese forces in Papua New Guinea.
* Our Jungle Road to Tokyo: amzn.to/43QsFND
* A memoir by General Eichelberger who commanded the troops in the Battle of Buna, detailing the challenges and strategic victories of Allied forces in the Pacific.
Note: Some links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It doesn't cost you anything and helps support the channel. Please consider purchasing from one of these links - thank you!
This journey is more than a hike; it's a personal quest that tests my limits, connects me to my grandfather, and delves into the heart of history, struggle, and resilience - all set against the stunning backdrop of the jungles, mountains, and vibrant culture of Papua New Guinea.
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[@In-The-Trees]

What an amazing story literally a once in a life time experience!

[@writerjill]

I love all of these but this is my favorite so far!

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

If I had to pick favorites, I think this one and the last one are the one's I'd choose!

[@MrTgomah]

Another awesome video Donna, can't wait for the next one.

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

Thank you!

[@joedeja4200]

My kind of adventure, great story, awesome videos!!

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronbeeckman3627]

Amazing trip, Donna!

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

Thanks Ron!

[@bryancrawford2125]

Hi donnathis is skip

[@SomeBoldAdventure]

Hi Skip😊