G'day Mate!
Ive just gotten back from my trip to Australia and New Zealand. And this is what I have to say about that. ITS TOO FAR AWAY…
Man, getting there is such a task. Its just hours and hours of sitting in a seat designed to make you feel uncomfortable. No matter how many gadgets u put into a seat and how many attachments you put in it, the space is just too little. I figured, that for those 24 odd hours of flying time it becomes like a really tiny hotel room. You get room service when u press a button. Your mess gets cleared up without asking. Your tv screen is really tiny. Your phone calls are charged. The seat your in has been used a kazillion times before. But if you are at a window seat, and if you are lucky you get a good view.
Here’s one thing I know for sure. The person sitting next to you is more interesting than you think. When you fly across oceans like I did your bound to be seated next to someone who has lived a completely different life than you have and trust me its bloody fascinating. If its not fascinating its definitely downright hilarious.
On my way to Brisbane I was seated next to this Australian woman. Didnt talk much with her till I reached Singapore cause I was just tired and wanted to sleep. But then I offered her some mint when I woke up and we started chatting. She was a ‘goat farmer’
Yes you read it right. She lived on farm, worked on a farm and bread goats for a living. And I cannot begin to tell you how much info I received on goats. Today I have new found respect for goats. Someday if anyones interested ill put up a post of all that she had told me and trust me you’ll be amazed as well.
On my way back to Doha, I met this Scottish guy who lived in Australia but was working for the government that controlled the population of mosquitoes. It seems that someday there might be a new epidemic if the disease carrying mosquitoes aren’t kept in check from now. He didn’t tell me much about the mosquitoes but he did tell me bout all the diseases they carry. It’s a very scary thought knowing how deadly the small insects are who we just consider as pests….
Once in Brisbane the I had a great time. The weather was great and the company was amazing. But then again I was with the love of my life bev so everything is always good when im with her. Will post the pics sometime soon. This post was just a filler for the people who missed me.
Big thanks going out to all of my kiwi friends. Ross, Reah, Lawrence, Surbi, Arron, Mel and Wayne. Wouldn’t have been half the fun if you guys wernt around. I had a real great time and I hope we can all do something like that again soon…
Cheers!!!
Man, getting there is such a task. Its just hours and hours of sitting in a seat designed to make you feel uncomfortable. No matter how many gadgets u put into a seat and how many attachments you put in it, the space is just too little. I figured, that for those 24 odd hours of flying time it becomes like a really tiny hotel room. You get room service when u press a button. Your mess gets cleared up without asking. Your tv screen is really tiny. Your phone calls are charged. The seat your in has been used a kazillion times before. But if you are at a window seat, and if you are lucky you get a good view.
Here’s one thing I know for sure. The person sitting next to you is more interesting than you think. When you fly across oceans like I did your bound to be seated next to someone who has lived a completely different life than you have and trust me its bloody fascinating. If its not fascinating its definitely downright hilarious.
On my way to Brisbane I was seated next to this Australian woman. Didnt talk much with her till I reached Singapore cause I was just tired and wanted to sleep. But then I offered her some mint when I woke up and we started chatting. She was a ‘goat farmer’
Yes you read it right. She lived on farm, worked on a farm and bread goats for a living. And I cannot begin to tell you how much info I received on goats. Today I have new found respect for goats. Someday if anyones interested ill put up a post of all that she had told me and trust me you’ll be amazed as well.
On my way back to Doha, I met this Scottish guy who lived in Australia but was working for the government that controlled the population of mosquitoes. It seems that someday there might be a new epidemic if the disease carrying mosquitoes aren’t kept in check from now. He didn’t tell me much about the mosquitoes but he did tell me bout all the diseases they carry. It’s a very scary thought knowing how deadly the small insects are who we just consider as pests….
Once in Brisbane the I had a great time. The weather was great and the company was amazing. But then again I was with the love of my life bev so everything is always good when im with her. Will post the pics sometime soon. This post was just a filler for the people who missed me.
Big thanks going out to all of my kiwi friends. Ross, Reah, Lawrence, Surbi, Arron, Mel and Wayne. Wouldn’t have been half the fun if you guys wernt around. I had a real great time and I hope we can all do something like that again soon…
Cheers!!!
posted by Arroclint at 4:01 PM
8 comments:
Nice stuff mate. Seems like you had a realy nice time. Was it work that took you there or just a vacation?
awesome... then its more or less settled.
The only thing that was keeping me was the the D50 is way discounted and i have seen some awesome results out of it. I could use the spare for some good glass and other accessories which in case of the D80 would take pinching.
I was also looking to pick up the 50mm 1.8 with it along with the kit 18-135.
Still thinking though.
D200?? How come?? What happened to the D70s?
i agree with u u always end up meeting interesting ppl and having interesting conversations....
PS i m back... ;)
Happy Birthday dude! Have a good one.
when are u gonna post pics ?
I LOVE GOATS!!! Tell me more about the goats! But you're right about the person on the next chair, they are usually more interesting than they seem
you came to australia and i didn't tell me!!??
sorry.. no "I" after "and"
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