I've been using Google maps quite a bit in the last few months to get me from point A to point B in cities that I don't know too well.Most of the time the maps are accurate and the directions are good.So what about this one?Granted, there could be some very good reasons why Google wants to route me by this rather circuitous route (and yes I did specify "walking", so it's not a … [Read more...] about Google Map Oddities
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Arrived In Sydney!
It's nearly 3pm here in Sydney and I've been on the go now since Saturday - catnapping along the way.Sydney and Australia is a whole new experience and I'm loving it. Photos and more to come, but I really need a hot shower and a change of clothes first... … [Read more...] about Arrived In Sydney!
How Not To Pack (again)
My packing for trips is always chaotic...This time round I've run into two silly problemsAdapters - I have plenty of them, but they all seem to be for the wrong countrySpace - For some stupid reason I managed to actually fill the suitcase. It might take up less space by the time I repack it, but I normally don't have that problem ...In any case, I'm now waiting in departures to … [Read more...] about How Not To Pack (again)
Transformers 2 In Sydney?
Since I'll be in Sydney when Transformers 2 is released going to see it "down under" seems to make sense...The IMAX looks like a good option, so if anyone else is going to be "down under" for ICANN and wants to see it, why not hook up?There's a screening just after midnight and according to Michael Bay some of the scenes were shot for IMAX ... … [Read more...] about Transformers 2 In Sydney?
Flights Booked and Windows 2008 Launched
Today was a reasonably productive day...No day is every really as productive as I'd like it to be, but today was pretty good!To start with I finally had a few quiet minutes to myself and was able to book my flights to Sydney for the ICANN meeting. I had tried to book it online, but I couldn't make sense of the times / dates ie. if you leave Dublin on Friday, which day would you … [Read more...] about Flights Booked and Windows 2008 Launched