Treading the Forgotten Sky

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SEHONGHONG

News Flash

3rd December: NEW - Check out the latest video diaries, where Theresa finally begins her 800 km trek: Episode 7 and Episode 8
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16th November: NEW DIARY ENTRY - See Trip Journal Page
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3rd November: Read about development in Lesotho in the latest trip journal
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29th October - Theresa visits one of the most successful diamond mines in the world, the Lêtsêng Diamond Mine. Read more in the latest trip journal
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"What a great achievement. I live at the foot of Sani Pass and know the rough Lesotho Mountains. You have finished a great and wonderful trek. From the people of SA & Lesotho thank you for what you have done" - Rouan Evans, Underberg KNZ, South Africa.
Leave Theresa a message on the Treading the Forgotten Sky guestbook
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21st October - "Of course I did have a secret weapon which he didn't know about - the maice in my pocket.." Read more in the latest trip journal
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21st October - RADIO INTERVIEW today at 2:30pm:
Final radio interview with Christopher Lawrence
If in southern Tasmania, tune in to 936AM,
OR listen online here
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20th October: Latest media coverage ~ View Examiner article ~ View Mercury article
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18th October: WELCOME HOME THERESA!!! The expedition has finished, but the adventure doesn't stop there - the final trip journal pages will be appearing in the coming weeks, together with brand new video diaries. Stay tuned!
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16th October: New Trip Journal - Theresa heads north, trekking through snow down the Mokhotlong Valley and towards the Letseng Diamond Mine
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15th October: SNOW in MOKHOTLONG!!! Amazing - check it out!!!
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14th October: Theresa stands atop the highest point in southern Africa, during her summit of Thabana Ntlenyane, 3482m above sea level. READ MORE
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14th October: "Too dangerous", the locals have been telling her, but from the halfway mark of Sani Pass, Theresa decides to continue the expedition alone. Read more in the latest trip journal: Going Solo
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13th October: 2 NEW VIDEO DIARIES up now!!! In her quest to find the ultimate horsey travelling companion, Theresa ends up at the Mafeteng Races, where she the Kingof Lesotho, who has the contacts that help her to eventually find the wild, fiery stallion Charlie - who soon becomes Larlie, the one we've all learnt to love. Check out episode 5: "Off to the Races" and 6 - "Horse Business"
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9th October: NEW trip journal up now with HEAPS of photos from the trek to the expedition's halfway point and the tip of the mighty Drakensburg Range, Sani Pass. Also listen to the Conversation of the Nation radio interview with Mal Garvin (27 minutes) online now
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7th October: Theresa has completed the expedition!!! WOW!!!
Listen to her final radio interview live via satellite phone from the mountains of Lesotho, and keep watching this site for trip journal updates and exciting new photos and video diaries, including the crazy - yet beautiful - snow storm in Mokhotlong

EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS...

The Tebellong Hospital and the HIV/AIDS sufferers of southeastern Lesotho would appreciate your help. If you enjoy reading about Theresa's adventures and watching her video diaries, then please consider making a donation to the Treading the Forgotten Sky fundraising cause. Theresa's dream is to raise enough money to buy the hospital a new generator, at a cost of $10,000, which will enable the hospital to cater for far more HIV/AIDS patients than they are currently able. For more information on the Tebellong Hospital, read here.

Every donation helps that target become closer and closer, so no matter how deep your pocket is, please help to make a difference today by hitting the "donate" button on the left of screen.

Latest donations:
- J. Uren $50
- M. Ebejer $50
- E. Hooton $50
- V. Prahalad $110
- S. Howman $50
- N. Fitzgerald $150
- J. Mayne $50
- L. Phillips $50
- J. Frostell $100
- Fundraiser Garage Sale $410
- L. Forster $50
- M. Humphrys $100
- S. Thurstans $40
- R. McAtee $100
- A. Munro $200

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Prince Harry and the Sentebale team have wished Theresa well on her expedition: ".. Your work in Lesotho is admirable and we hope that your support of the hospital goes well and you manage to achieve your target of improving the facilities there.."

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