This is a blog that I should have posted a while back. In September two more people completed the V7S. Both climbed Mount Giluwe to achieve this and the ascents were within 8 days of one another. The first was Fahd Abu Aisha, an Egyptian of Palestinian heritage. He works in the Continue Reading
Volcanic Seven Summits: Defining the Continents
I was inspired to write this blog by an essay written by the late Adam Helman (here). A comment made in my blog on Australia's highest volcano (here) also gave me a push. Adam Helman's essay discussed the fact that it is quite possible to define the Seven Summits differently from the traditional Continue Reading
Into the land of the headhunters (Part 4 – Mount Giluwe)
We had agreed to get up around 5am having arrived late the previous afternoon. Although there is some stirring around that time, the chilly air is a disincentive. There is still a glow in the fire but little warmth coming from it. As the fire ebbs during the night, my snugness also reduces so in Continue Reading
Into the land of the headhunters (Part 3 – En route to Mount Giluwe)
Again it is up at 6am for me, though we need to be away today by 7am for our journey to Mount Giluwe. There is a bit of a drive to get to our start point. I feel fine after yesterday’s exertions on Mt Hagen. Hopefully the fact that I reached about 3,600m (11,800ft) will have helped Continue Reading
Into the land of the headhunters (Part 2 – Mount Hagen)
Sunday 10th August 2014 My meeting with Grace occurred towards the end of my trip to Papua New Guinea. Let me take you back to the start. On Sunday, 10th August I am dropped off at Brisbane airport by Julie for my flight to Port Moresby. The check in desk is not open when I arrive but once it Continue Reading