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Hello again,
I found this little "comments" by others about visiting Australia. Funny how often the spiders, snakes and crocs are mentioned http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...alia-BR-1.html Karmen |
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Helpful hints
The "Look right or die" one is particularly helpful. I have to consciously remember to look left when visiting places like Canada.
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I read through about 8 pages of those "comments" and some are very good to know. All very fascinating. I'm going to read through more. Looks like about 23 pages all total, though many comments are same-same stuff. I feel pretty reassured about the deadly critters ... except for the spiders And I certanly will need a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Looks like those pesky flies will be a bother too? And will I need to carry a bottle of vinegar against the jellyfish, or are they not in the areas I'll be visiting? Karmen |
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Driving on the left
As mentioned elsewhere, if we were meant to drive on the right, CMPs would have been made left-hand drive.
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What is it about living on Islands that makes people want to drive on the wrong side of the street? The British Isles, Japan, Oz, NZ, Indonesia, Montreal…. |
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Actually Jon, Brian and yourself were exemplary drivers. Soon it'll be my turn to drive you so watch out!
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Stinging Trees???
Hello all,
I've had too much coffee (after an evening nap) so am up and browsing online a bit. I came across this interesting bit of information about "Stinging Trees!!!" ... am I correct in thinking that I/we will see some of these trees and bushes in our visits and driving? http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s243639.htm We don't have stinging trees around here, but we do have "Stinging Nettles" - and thistles - poke you and sting of course. Also Poison Ivy and Poison Oak (severe itch and rash) ) Stinging Nettle: http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/cro...bkq00s07a.html Thistles: http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/cro.../fab05s00.html Poison Oak and Poison Ivy: http://www.wildfirenews.com/fire/articles/oak.html Karmen |
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Who was talking about the road?
FYI to everyone, I now officially have a Visitors/Tourists ETA (visa thing) for Australia and am good to go for the Australian Customs folks, thanks to Geoff doing the transaction and walking me through the process online via the telephone. It registered instantaneously on my passport Karmen's going to Australia and they'll actually even let her in! Karmen |
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Hi Folks,
One of the places I may get to be visiting is the Australia Zoo ... now, normally I just get really sad at zoos to see animals caged and often looking neglected, sick, and pathetic (like the Zoos I'm used to ) and I don't want to spend time at them, but visiting the Australia Zoo website, well, this zoo is a whole new ballgame, and started out as ........ http://www.australiazoo.com.au/ Until VERY recently, I had never heard of Steve Irwin, his family, or the Australia Zoo ... not until Steve Irwin's recent death by the barb of a stingray and seeing bits about the story on the news, and hearing mention in MLU by our Australian friends in here. I also watched a program recently where his wife talked about him and his lifes work and dreams, and his little daughter talked about him as well. Wow. I found a Memorial video to Steve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpAYbleB2UQ&NR The more I see and read, the more amazed I am. This Irwin family has really made an impact on Australia, it's people and animals ... and the world. Amazing, is all I can say. Karmen |
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Travelocity
FYI, DO NOT USE TRAVELOCITY. I've found several flights to Oz on them for a good price, taken the printout over to my local Flight Centre (whom I've been dealing with since '99) to match, and they've proven to me that some of those flights don't exist.
My girl over at Flight Centre is working on a package for me, expect to have confirmation one way or another NLT 0900 tomorrow. I'm flying Quantas with Karmen no matter what. Will advise ASAP.
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Come on lad you can do better than that.
It is Qantas Queensland and Northern Territory Air Service. Unfortunately in my opinion, it is not the airline that we used to enjoy. Now run by a bunch of bean counters, who would not know the front from the back. Have a safe and enjoyable trip. Regards Col
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Congrats, Geoff ... your long time wishes of going to Oz are finally coming true. Now you can do your own Oz ETA and insurance stuff and you'll be good to go.
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Excellent news mate. I look forward to seeing you as well as Carmen and then I can give you that US 20 dollars I owe you LOL
Cheers Cliff
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