hoppyman Posted January 16, 2017 Share #101 Posted January 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sounds good erl. It's easy to come for a few days from here of course, just wanted to confirm the timing of those two events Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted January 21, 2017 Share #102 Posted January 21, 2017 Melbourne must really be worth visiting because I've just looked for a travel guide on Amazon for the Challenge visit and it lists 'Melbourne Top 10 (DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide)' sites for £1,878.53! (Must be a first edition. ) On the other hand the listing below it called "Wines of Australia" is listed at only £3.49. I'm definitely not drawing any inferences about Australian wines from that. Pete. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (Apologies for the poor quality screen snapshot with my Leica C.) Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (Apologies for the poor quality screen snapshot with my Leica C.) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3192811'>More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted January 22, 2017 Share #103 Posted January 22, 2017 I am going to book flight soon. Should be less than the usual 20+ hours or so for Euro visits. To confirm, currently planned activities are Camera Clinic on 7th and the challenge is on the 8th?? Woo! Flights and accommodation booked. I arrive on the 6th and fly home on the 9th. Staying just across the river at Travelodge in Southbank. An easy stroll across a bridge and very close to the Belgian Beer Cafe...Ahem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardster Posted January 23, 2017 Share #104 Posted January 23, 2017 Staying in the same digs as you Geoff! Arrive Friday a.m. leaving Sunday evening. Looking forward to it all. You can shout the first Hoegaarden! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stray cat Posted January 23, 2017 Share #105 Posted January 23, 2017 Erl said: will be considering a suitable lunch venue in the Collingwood area, where CC is located. Hi Erl, I always find Cibi, just around the corner in Keele Street, really good for a light lunch if I've had to visit the Camera Clinic. But it's hard to go wrong for food in Collingwood. Looking forward to this very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted January 23, 2017 Share #106 Posted January 23, 2017 I've changed my Hotel to the Southbank Travelodge. Looks like that's the spot. I will be arriving Thursday, and will be leaving to travel back to Adelaide on the Monday. Look forward to meeting you all. I'll be in everything... including some good brews. My phone is +61 413593014. Thanks Erl and Geoff. cheers Dave S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 23, 2017 Share #107 Posted January 23, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there, we've just got back from South Africa (see safari photo's on Facebook under "Photography by Tom Lane") and need to start planning for the down-under adventure. Would appreciate some advise/update. Dan, Pete, Stefan; have you decided on a hotel in Melbourne, as if possible we would like to link up. John (erl); we arrive on the evening of the 29th March and thought of staying at an airport hotel and getting a flight over to Tasmania the following morning, then coming back to Melbourne on the 5th April ready for the big event. (VB and Pies.) Everyone we've spoken to here says Tasmania is great and well worth a visit. Just wondered if you agreed. We would rent a car and spend time driving around ... if you could advise any particular places to visit we would appreciate it. As we only fly out of Melbourne on Friday the 15th April we thought we could rent a car after the challenge and maybe do the Great Ocean Road for 4 or 5 days. Would that be too long? Last but not least: would you recommend we have Velcro soled shoes, or magnetic soles to make sure we don't fall off the earth? Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted January 23, 2017 Share #108 Posted January 23, 2017 Staying in the same digs as you Geoff! Arrive Friday a.m. leaving Sunday evening. Looking forward to it all. You can shout the first Hoegaarden! :-) Possibly there may be photo evidence out there of Ryan Williams boss of LCA lunching there with Erl and I over a table of S,X and M objects. That led to my investment in the S system as well. Be warned. We had another enjoyable visit there meeting with other Leica photog friends too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted January 23, 2017 Share #109 Posted January 23, 2017 Can I ask some questions to the locals please, as I will probably mix transportation - it is possible to pick up accomodation (Motels?) on the way without much pre-planning, when travelling by car, similar to the US/Canada? Sydney - Melbourne appears to be one full driving day away from each other. The train appears to take even longer*. Flying appears to be the easiest solution. I guess a car would be a nuisance rather than useful in Melbourne and Sydney? Currently, I tend to plan to fly around and pick up rental cars at the airports, apart from Melbourne and Sydney. Stefan * There is even a sleeper train over night, where I have to decide, whether I care to solve a murder mystery on the way ( ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share #110 Posted January 23, 2017 Several points to address: Stray cat (Phil) has recommended Cibi for lunch on Friday after the visit to CC. I will also consult Laurie Rogers (founder of CC) who is also known for enjoying a good lunch, for his advice. Tom, I thoroughly recommend going to Tasmania. You should be able to get a package of 'Fly/Drive' as the most economical method of doing Tassy. Some beautiful country there which demands you drive. Beware, Tasmanian drivers are lethal and I thought Melbourne drivers were the worlds worst! But don't let that put you off. Re our official dinner. I am currently research a number of venues. High on the list is the Historic Tram Restaurant. More details to follow soon. Meanwhile, please consider if you wish to participate in the dinner, with friend, as I will soon be asking for numbers to lock a booking. I will shortly post a link to the tram restaurant and solicit opinions. Gotta go walk the dog now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 23, 2017 Share #111 Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks for the advise John. Yes, please add Eileen and I for the official dinner. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 23, 2017 Share #112 Posted January 23, 2017 ... Tasmanian drivers are lethal and I thought Melbourne drivers were the worlds worst! But don't let that put you off. ... I feel sure that Tom will be able to teach them a trick or two. Please put me down for a seat at the dinner table too please, erl. And a meal. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share #113 Posted January 24, 2017 I feel sure that Tom will be able to teach them a trick or two. Please put me down for a seat at the dinner table too please, erl. And a meal. Pete. Wot! Not drinking Pete? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share #114 Posted January 24, 2017 Pete, I just tried to phone you but was told the number is disconnected. I will PM you apropos travel arrangements, accomm. etc. Do you have a WhatsApp connection? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted January 24, 2017 Share #115 Posted January 24, 2017 Can you please add me for the dinner as well? Cheers Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share #116 Posted January 24, 2017 Regretfully, the Colonial Tram Restaurant is booked out for April 8, so that is out of contention. However, for those that may be interested, a lunchtime meal on the tram can be had by anyone interested, on other days. The lunch trip lasts for about 2 hours traveling the rails. All reports I have found say the food and service is excellent and includes all beverages. For those that may be interested independently, you may follow this link. http://tramrestaurant.com.au/ It is not cheap, but very good value. The website gives all details. I will now renew my researches for a venue for our formal dinner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoph_d Posted January 24, 2017 Share #117 Posted January 24, 2017 Could you please add Veronique and I for Dinner as well? Thanks, Regards Christoph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted January 24, 2017 Share #118 Posted January 24, 2017 Ritsuko and I are keen for dinner as well. Any place that allows Leicas on the table is fine with us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardster Posted January 24, 2017 Share #119 Posted January 24, 2017 +1 for dinner Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adespen Posted January 24, 2017 Share #120 Posted January 24, 2017 Plus two for dinner for me and Candie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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