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Offline Chris_

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Has anyone been to Australia?
« on: February 14, 2009, 01:20:20 PM »
I want to go there in March -- I have enough miles to go 1st class and enough points to pay for the Marriott Sydney Harbor.

Anyone been there?  Is March a good time to go?  What should I be expecting when we get there?  After sightseeing Sydney what should we do?

Thanks in advance for any assistance...
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2009, 01:23:06 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 14, 2009, 01:21:15 PM
Does Alice Springs count?

I don't know -- who is she and where does she live?
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2009, 01:25:40 PM »
I haven't been, but LCEFA is from Australia so I'm sure he'll be able to give you the low down.
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2009, 01:39:14 PM »
Quote from: bijou on February 14, 2009, 01:25:40 PM
I haven't been, but LCEFA is from Australia so I'm sure he'll be able to give you the low down.

Not necessarily true.  I lived less than an hour from the Grand Canyon for 3 years, and I would be the WORST possible source for points of interest there.
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2009, 01:51:41 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on February 14, 2009, 01:39:14 PM
Not necessarily true.  I lived less than an hour from the Grand Canyon for 3 years, and I would be the WORST possible source for points of interest there.

Ain't it funny how that works? But I'll take any advice, really.
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2009, 02:04:33 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 14, 2009, 02:01:30 PM
Ok, the beer is strong and the women are friendly.

That is as good a reason to visit somewhere as any.

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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2009, 10:12:04 PM »
Yes, I've been there, but it was a while back (1992 and 1995).

I did Sydney and Brisbane the first time, Freemantle/Perth the second. 

As far as Sydney goes, I recommend:

--The Rocks.  Don't know where your hotel is located, but that's a nice area.
--Opera House. 
--Harbor Tour.
--Sydney Zoo.  As good as any you'll find.
--BEACHES.  Yes, they're everything they're advertised.

You won't have any trouble finding things to do, trust me.  Eat steaks.  Aussie beef is excellent.  I wish I knew where it was or if it's still open, but I remember a place where you picked out your own steaks and grilled them yourself.  Nice way to do a casual dinner.

The people there are VERY friendly and love to engage Americans. 

Bottom line, you won't have any problem finding stuff to do.
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 10:22:03 AM »
You've been outed by the Google Ad banner: Advertisement for a Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras tour in Sydney.
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2009, 10:23:59 AM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on February 14, 2009, 01:39:14 PM
Not necessarily true.  I lived less than an hour from the Grand Canyon for 3 years, and I would be the WORST possible source for points of interest there.
So that beach bar you recommended there ...  :rotf:
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2009, 01:01:30 AM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on February 14, 2009, 01:39:14 PM
Not necessarily true.  I lived less than an hour from the Grand Canyon for 3 years, and I would be the WORST possible source for points of interest there.

In this case it is true.

I've been to Sydney once, when I was less than 5.  I don't like cities and Sydney was/is no exception.

Heck even Brisbane, the "capital city" of this state I havn't been to in years and wouldn't know the first thing about entertainments there.

If you come right up to the north east parts of the land, sure I can help.

Quote from: BadCat on February 14, 2009, 01:21:15 PM
Does Alice Springs count?

 :naughty:  Work trip to the gap eh?
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2009, 05:36:53 AM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 14, 2009, 02:01:30 PM
Ok, the beer is strong and the women are friendly.

 :rotf:  :lmao: You'll love those women!

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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2009, 09:55:01 AM »
Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on February 15, 2009, 10:22:03 AM
You've been outed by the Google Ad banner: Advertisement for a Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras tour in Sydney.
:rotf: I noticed that too. The ad is for Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney and he's talking about how he can't wait to get there. I hate to say it, but it's rather AdBot-ish. :-)
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
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Re: Has anyone been to Australia?
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2009, 12:54:25 PM »
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