Category Archives: Travel

A reminisce of Auckland

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jethro Carr

During the year (late 2011-late 2012) I spent in Auckland after moving up there to be with Lisa, I collected a number of good memories and pictures from the region that I want to share to showcase what I consider … Continue reading →

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linux.conf.au: day 0

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jethro Carr

It’s time for the most important week of the year – linux.conf.au – which is being held in Canberra this year. I’m actually going to try and blog each day this year, unlike last year which still has all my … Continue reading →

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Sydney CBD to Manly

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jethro Carr

Since living in Sydney, I’ve been out to Manly a couple times, including for a walk around the North Head trails which showcase some of Australia’s military history and fortifications. Manly has a lot going for it, offering great beaches, … Continue reading →

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Ebook Debate

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jethro Carr

Lisa and I recently decided to purchase a Kindle – having first moved to Auckland and then Sydney, we were unable to take many books with us, something we both regretted – as the plan isn’t to settle in Sydney … Continue reading →

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Invasion of the body scanners

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Jethro Carr

I’m currently sitting in Sydney international airport having passed through security – I must say that I highly recommend travelling on Christmas day, the airport is deserted compared to it’s normal volume of travellers. There’s been a few changes since … Continue reading →

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Google Convoy

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Spotted this when doing street view around Pyrmont Sydney – there’s at least two Google cars since one has captured this picture, looks like there might even be a third…. Unsure why there would be a convoy of cars, the … Continue reading →

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linux.conf.au 2013 plans

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jethro Carr

It’s nearing that important time of year that the NZ-AU open source flock congregate that important and time honoured tradition of linux.conf.au. I’ve said plenty about this conference in the past, going to make an effort to write a lot … Continue reading →

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jethro Carr

On one of our trips down to Circular Quay, we recently discovered the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. It’s a free museum with a range of interesting and unique exhibits and worth visiting if you have a couple of hours … Continue reading →

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Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jethro Carr

The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney is a science/tech/design museum offering a range of exhibits including space, robotics, history, fashion and other geeky and design related topics. I went there on a special event day so the usual $12 entrance fee … Continue reading →

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Bondi Beach

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jethro Carr

Seeing as I’m living in Sydney, I felt compelled to head out to visit Bondi Beach – it’s a pretty famous location, so figured it’s worth getting out there to check it out at least once. Getting out to Bondi … Continue reading →

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