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    Maria & Brett's HUGE Trip 06-07-08-09-? ok, so the Socceroos lost in 'that' penalty against Italy; Adriatic summers aren't long enough (bliss!); and we found that you should never use the term "Eastern Bloc" when talking to a Czech (Central Europe, please).

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    ... until our time is up. Time to board the Prague train back to reality. Views[351] .... and ride... Views[399] Onwards we ride.... Views[382] We opted for a different ride home to Prague. Stuff the train! Views[2077] Mmmmm, our food arrives! Views[394]
     
    The cheek! Waiting for our lunch downtown, Dan tells us what he really thinks. Views[287] ... pity we can't bring any of these funky neo (or perhaps legit!) 70s furniture pieces back home. Ahhh, what a pity. Views[281] ... to some cool weekend markets near Prenzlauer Berg (old East Berlin) Views[259] Feeling fit and feisty we upped the ante and rented bikes for half a day, trying the stay ahead of the looming thunderstorm as we made our way along the old section of the wall (graffiti artist in action behind us)... Views[275] Chilli Chocolate never tasted so good! Ouch!!! Views[294]
     
    Corporate graffiti - inspired by and paid for by Nike... Views[504] Some cool graffiti on the side of a 5-storey building. Views[302] Time for some product placement. Ok, that's enough Dan. Views[297] The Reichstag. Making politics sexy the world over. People flock here in their thousands to see democracy in action, even on a weekend. Views[228] Too late! Retaliation is swift with the lethal weapon (Dan's KaDeWe bag) delivering the knockout blow. Time for coffee, eh? Views[212]
     
    Maria tries to defend her territory... Note the peacekeeping force (Rob) looking on. Views[258] loads of protesters protesting about... something - not enough cars on the road or something like that.... :) Views[248] The opposition approaches... Views[238] Rob in front of the Brandenburg Gate Views[306] This paved line traces an indiscriminate route through and around the whole of Berlin, marking the actual site of the Berlin Wall which has been mostly dismantled but still remains in parts throughout the city. Now a major road runs along this old section and in the background the financial district of Potzdamer Place rises up defiantly. Hard to believe it was over 140km long... Views[436]
     
    The boys and the Old School Photo (Class of Berlin, 2008) Views[276] The boys at Potzdamer Place Views[184] Ha ha ha... :) Views[251] Kept trying to take a photo and someone's head kept getting in the way :) Views[310] The gourmet level on KaDeWe... the only thing we could afford was a cup of coffee - good enough for now! Mmmmmm, the fish bars and champagne bars - and oyster bars were mouth watering. Views[343]
     
    He really should be on commission, that boy. (In one of global marketing's greatest coups we later realised we were all wearing G-Star jeans anyway!). Views[293] Didn't take long for Dan to find G-Star in KaDeWe... Views[279] Hmmm, Oktoberfest and we're in Berlin. Pint of beer and stodgy food please! Views[321] Time for a pose - anything goes in your private sleeper! Views[383] Although the riverside scenery on the Prague-Berlin train ride IS stunning, light soon turned to dark and we turned to... our supply. A 90 minute delay ensured the train bar was well informed of our presence and thirst. Views[858]
     
    This is a salute and a half - legs up in the air after the sidecar race, at 100km/h... Views[451] The main event for some: the sidecars. With a Suzuki GXR 1000 engine under the hood, these things fly - literally. Considering a career change just thinking about it. Views[1543] Rossi came from right to left around this low-gear right-hander and put it down in the dirt, almost uncontested. Uncharacteristic. Views[435] First lap of the MotoGP, Sanchsenring. Dani Pedrosa took off and left the stars (Stoner and Rossi) behind. Views[324] Anyone in the market for a new, er, monster??? Views[422]
     
    My hero and all-round good guy, Colin Edwards for Yamaha. Notice his teammate, Rossi is missing. Views[382] Stoner and Capirossi before the race. Pity Stoner looked so comfortable and confident here... Views[424] Chemnitz, where we were based fo rhte weekend. Home to MotoGP racing and, of course, Karl Marx. Views[420] Typical Aussies in an atypical setting - these guys (3 brothers and one good mate) come from WA, Darwin and QLD. Their first time out of Australia, they brought with them good old Aussie okker talk, pens and stuffed koalas to give away, a willingness to learn local phrases and culture and were nothing but the best ambassadors for our country. If only every Aussie who travelled abroad were modelled on these guys. Views[1557] Pesek signing autographs for his loyal fans. Views[804]
     
    Czech rider, Lukas Pesek's girlfriend - fan club organiser and umbrella girl operator. Views[9731] Stoner taking the inside line. Views[405] Pit lane, Alex Hoffman of Team Pramac Ducati going for a spin. Commentator Suzie sizing up her opponent. Views[758] Casey Stoner's paddy basher. Pity he left the keys in the ignition. Views[589] God on Two Wheels - according to some. Valentino Rossi coming out to play. Views[2770]
     
    Where the rubber hits the road... Fine day so I reckon these are hard fronts. Views[374] In the paddock, behind the pits, where all the teams set up camp. Dodging riders on their scooters all day keeps you on your toes - unless they ride over them. Views[487] My new work colleagues. Sascha and Tiffany from Germany. Views[472] The life of a PPT rep's not easy - you're supposed to be the last one standing at all PPT parties. When a couple of ambo medics from Alexandria turn up, and it turns out we used to all go to the same pub in Sydney (The Alexandria), it's bound to be a late and messy night. And free shots from the bar man don't help, either. Views[449] Pole Position Travel's opening party in Sachsenring, Friday night. In the Ratskeller (town hall). Liam of Team Pramac Ducati came to talk - fascinating bloke. Views[1047]
     
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