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A Day in Dubai (Holiday Day 1)

Andreas arrived late just after midnight. It was extremely humid out and we were fortunate for the quick drive back to my apartment. After couple of Gin Tonics and several hours later it was 3.30am. We got up early to have our usual Corona Breakfast and then hit the road to Dubai.

We got to Dubai

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Lawrence of Arabia Country

So what have I been up to recently I hear you cry!?Well I have recently been finalising a two-week holiday that I have planned for the first two weeks of June.

Andreas (of www.ginfan.com fame) my great friend from Iceland was originally going to come over for two weeks and we were going to drive over

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Girls just want to have fun

After a couple of days returning back from Singapore, I headed to the airport to pick up little sis. After waiting for a while she appeared through customs and we hit the road.

We headed down to South Bank for lunch followed by my really brief tour of what was what, and of course a token

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F1 Video

So here is a video of some of the photos I took at the GP. Cleverly put together by animoto.

F1 GP – Melbourne

Last weekend was the start of a new Formula 1 season. Melbourne is the perfect start to a crazy season and it’s a great wind down from summer.

 

Wednesday Jacob & drove up to Brisbane airport at 12pm , checked in and hit the Coronas. The flight is nearly two hours and with the time zone

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Australia Day

Monday was Australia Day… An excuse for most people to have another day off and the majority an excuse to drink. We did the latter of course.

Andreas was in town so we headed off to Rob’s Place for a bbq and a touch of cricket before heading down to the infamous Story Bridge Hotel to

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Rugby League World Cup Final 2008

After a week of heavy rain and spectacular storms it was time for the Final. For once the storms did not materialise and the weather was perfect. 

Andreas, James, Rob and I headed out early for a few pre game drinks at the Caxton (Hotel). The atmosphere was pretty good as always, for once the Kiwis

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Wallabies need to Tri harder as the All Blacks bring it home!

NEW Zealand have won a breathless Test against Australia in Brisbane, claiming the Tri-Nations title and the Bledisloe Cup with a 28-24 victory.

Another action packed Saturday event was kicked off when James, Andreas, Ness & I headed off to watch the finale of the Bledisloe cup & Tri Nations. 

We arrived in Caxton Street at 3pm

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Go the Blacks!

So James, Craig Andreas and I headed down to Sydney on for the weekend. We flew down early on Friday, then the fun started.

After dropping the bags of at the hotel we headed out. Stopping in one of Sydney’s oldest pubs for a couple of beers. We met a couple of old timers John and

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Yo!

So the weekend was a busy affair. Andreas came up to celebrate both James’ & My birthdays.

Friday evening turned into one messy night - we think!? After the token gins, red wine, cognac and beer not much more can be remembered.

Saturday we all went out into the Metropolis that is Brisbane. After several drinks & a

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