helping each other
Jun 9th 2006, 11:28 am
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by chris and farideh
one night in Kuala Lumpur, the accommodation is paid for but we still need to get to the hotel, I dont know how far is hotel from the airport how much that is going to cost, guess dinner wont be too expensive then in the morning taxi to the airport.
Make sure you come out of the International arrivals if you pre-book a taxi. We accidentally came out of Domestic and were pounced on by taxi touts, all of which claimed to be our pre-booked taxi!
Cheers
Buzzy
Jun 9th 2006, 11:29 am
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by chris and farideh
hi Wendy,
I was told by a friend there is no direct route from Melbourne to Adelaide by train, I know car journey isn't practical, but this trip is keep adding up so expensive and we are not there yet.
one night in Kuala Lumpur, the accommodation is paid for but we still need to get to the hotel, I dont know how far is hotel from the airport how much that is going to cost, guess dinner wont be too expensive then in the morning taxi to the airport.
then we get to Melbourne at 7 in the evening so i guess we need to stay some where to get over the long flight, of course we have to get to Adelaide somehow, get to stay somewhere then we need car to drive around, then back to Melbourne for a week, i think i'm going to need another holiday when i get back.
so we might get to see each other in Adelaide, go for drink or more, which one are you staying so i try to get booking for that one.
I was told by a friend there is no direct route from Melbourne to Adelaide by train, I know car journey isn't practical, but this trip is keep adding up so expensive and we are not there yet.
one night in Kuala Lumpur, the accommodation is paid for but we still need to get to the hotel, I dont know how far is hotel from the airport how much that is going to cost, guess dinner wont be too expensive then in the morning taxi to the airport.
then we get to Melbourne at 7 in the evening so i guess we need to stay some where to get over the long flight, of course we have to get to Adelaide somehow, get to stay somewhere then we need car to drive around, then back to Melbourne for a week, i think i'm going to need another holiday when i get back.
so we might get to see each other in Adelaide, go for drink or more, which one are you staying so i try to get booking for that one.
Well, I'm going to go for the one I posted above at Adelaide Shores. But need to book a flight first to get the exact date. Should be doing that fairly soon, then I will arrange the accomodation.
Here is another site for you to look at re: travel http://www.australiatravelsearch.com...transport.html
Jun 9th 2006, 11:32 am
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by Teliko21
The temp during the day is hovering around 16 degrees atm.
Alot of people seem to stay in the Quest serviced apartments when they first arrive in Melb. ( http://www.questapartments.com.au/ ) not sure on their pricing though.
If it was summer I would suggest you drove down the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide but you probably don't want to do it in the winter
Another option would be flying and if you can be flexible on dates you might get yourself a bargain on one of the domestic airlines.
Alot of people seem to stay in the Quest serviced apartments when they first arrive in Melb. ( http://www.questapartments.com.au/ ) not sure on their pricing though.
If it was summer I would suggest you drove down the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide but you probably don't want to do it in the winter
Another option would be flying and if you can be flexible on dates you might get yourself a bargain on one of the domestic airlines.see what sort of budget we need to sort out.
Jun 9th 2006, 11:38 am
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by WendyC
Well, I'm going to go for the one I posted above at Adelaide Shores. But need to book a flight first to get the exact date. Should be doing that fairly soon, then I will arrange the accomodation.
Here is another site for you to look at re: travel http://www.australiatravelsearch.com...transport.html
Here is another site for you to look at re: travel http://www.australiatravelsearch.com...transport.html
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Jun 9th 2006, 11:40 am
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Re: helping each other
Thanks to everyone who has pm'ed me so far. I started on the list before I went to bed, (I'm in the US), and will get cracking with it again as soon as I've munched my way through a bowl of Sugar Puffs and drunk a big mug of coffee.
I'll let you all know when it's done.
Sue
I'll let you all know when it's done.
Sue
Jun 9th 2006, 11:53 am
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Re: helping each other
[QUOTE=Buzzy--Bee]Taxi from KL airport to KL centre is about £20 each way if pre-booked through your travel agent, or there is a fast modern train which you could take when you get there. The journey is 1 - 1.5 hours by taxi I remember.
Make sure you come out of the International arrivals if you pre-book a taxi. We accidentally came out of Domestic and were pounced on by taxi touts, all of which claimed to be our pre-booked taxi!
Cheers
thanks for that Buzzy Bee, its quite journey from the airport isnt it, OMG, kids are going to complain, never mind, i shall call the travel agent when i call to confrim the flight to book the taxi for us.
Make sure you come out of the International arrivals if you pre-book a taxi. We accidentally came out of Domestic and were pounced on by taxi touts, all of which claimed to be our pre-booked taxi!
Cheers
thanks for that Buzzy Bee, its quite journey from the airport isnt it, OMG, kids are going to complain, never mind, i shall call the travel agent when i call to confrim the flight to book the taxi for us.
Jun 9th 2006, 2:11 pm
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Re: helping each other
The vampire drinks the blood...........the host becomes weak.
If he sucks too hard........there is no host left.
If he sucks too hard........there is no host left.
Jun 9th 2006, 2:12 pm
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Re: helping each other
Swapping is an excellent idea especially if we leave the wives in the original house. 
Well, they know where everything is don't they ?
Well, they know where everything is don't they ?
Jun 9th 2006, 2:16 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by Bix
Swapping is an excellent idea especially if we leave the wives in the original house.
Well, they know where everything is don't they ?
Well, they know where everything is don't they ?
Jun 9th 2006, 2:19 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by milliesmum
Trust you to come out with that! One track mind
Jun 9th 2006, 2:21 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by Bix
Well, someones gotta be able to cook our dinner.
Jun 9th 2006, 2:21 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by Bix
Well, someones gotta be able to cook our dinner.
Typical bloke LOL
I think it is a great idea house swaps, what about swapping kids?LOL
Mandy
Jun 9th 2006, 2:22 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by cranni
Right i know this will cause a bit of a stir, but i have just read a couple of threads on here, new expats starting out their new life.
Why is there no one at the other end to help them, your all good at giving advice, now put it into practice.
I have had expats come over and stay with us, and be there for them, dont you remember how hard it was at first because i do.
We are picking up a family from airport 2 hours away next week, 1 in the morning, and they will stay with us until they find somewhere.
I have found rentals for people, and just been a friendly face at the other end.
I know a lot of others help out as well, so why are there families coming over and nobody there for them. Come on lets just try and help a bit more.
Denise
Why is there no one at the other end to help them, your all good at giving advice, now put it into practice.
I have had expats come over and stay with us, and be there for them, dont you remember how hard it was at first because i do.
We are picking up a family from airport 2 hours away next week, 1 in the morning, and they will stay with us until they find somewhere.
I have found rentals for people, and just been a friendly face at the other end.
I know a lot of others help out as well, so why are there families coming over and nobody there for them. Come on lets just try and help a bit more.
Denise
thanks for putting us up
Jun 9th 2006, 2:24 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by geordie mandy
Typical bloke LOL
I think it is a great idea house swaps, what about swapping kids?LOL
Mandy
I think it is a great idea house swaps, what about swapping kids?LOL
Mandy
Jun 9th 2006, 2:26 pm
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Re: helping each other
Originally Posted by tucs
Thats great, i will be arriving September 27th 1.30am 8 of us. Ones vegeterian ones a fussy s>>t the others will eat whatever they get their hands on. wont take us long to find a place to stay about a month should sort it.
thanks for putting us up
thanks for putting us up