Talk about racking up the flyer mileage!!

I'm with koutahootarootafides and sideshow bob .. they should make some tics available to us mere mortals ..

And those who can't afford anything but cattle-class are merely jealous of those in business / first .. I'd give anything to be further up toward the front of the plane .. which is why I prefer Virgin: there are no classes (pity they don't provide classless OS travel yet)

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[Sam Jacobs] looks like a 7' Lance Whitnall, and [Mitch Robinson] looks like a 4' Lance Whitnall
(The SEN team during the Carlton v Cats 2009 pre-season match)

Looking at flight centre and the online local accomodation in Pretoria, it's tempting to do a 3 day (leave Friday - back Sunday) whirlwind tour. Might investigate further...

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There's so much I could say...

What's the damage?

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[Sam Jacobs] looks like a 7' Lance Whitnall, and [Mitch Robinson] looks like a 4' Lance Whitnall
(The SEN team during the Carlton v Cats 2009 pre-season match)

I've been told I'll be busy in the garden that weekend but it seems do-able for those who are willing.

A quick look at the Sth. African Airways website..

Source: Sth. African Airways website - http://ww2.flysaa.com/

Flight Details - Melbourne to Johannesburg to Melbourne

Flight Departing Arriving Class Aircraft
QF 485 MEL at 08:25, Feb 01 PER at 10:25, Feb 01 Economy(K) Non-stop 743
SA 281 PER at 12:40, Feb 01 JNB at 17:00, Feb 01 Economy(K) Non-stop 343
SA 280 JNB at 19:55, Feb 02 PER at 12:30, Feb 03 Economy(M) Non-stop 342
QF 768 PER at 15:15, Feb 03 MEL at 20:45, Feb 03 Economy(Q) Non-stop 763
TOTAL: AU$3,153.72 p/p

Avis car hire - Compact - 457 Rand = 75.94 AUD

Arcadia Hotel Pretoria (Approx.35kms from Johannesburg) - Star Rating=3
Check in date Fri.1st Feb 2008
Check out date Sat.2nd Feb 2008
Located in the centre of Pretoria the Arcadia Hotel is part of the Arcadia shopping complex and within walking distance to shops, cinemas and entertainment.
It is just a 10 minute walk to the Pretoria Union building and blah blah blah...
Hot buffet Breakfast included.
Location: Central
Total Price Twin share
ZAR 370.00 = 61.48 AUD

+ visa's, travel ins. & other 'scams'

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There's so much I could say...

thanks for that budz

maybe for someone else

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[Sam Jacobs] looks like a 7' Lance Whitnall, and [Mitch Robinson] looks like a 4' Lance Whitnall
(The SEN team during the Carlton v Cats 2009 pre-season match)