ESRI Australia Know your Place

Okay I always enjoy thanking sponsors; and ESRI Australia is a sponsor of Spatial@gov. They get extra points for providing free coffee (thanks!).

But I really must call them out on their banner this year:

Really? You sure you want to say that? In australia?

At many levels it is perfect; a dispassionate fellow stairs out over the head of the plebes passing by...

If you are at Spatial@Gov today; drop by the LISAsoft booth and say hi; we are friendly and inviting; and have an alternative scenario for you to consider.

Cameron has also been kind enough to arrange an OSGeo Aust-NZ breakfast meet up. Join the revolution - support OSGeo.

Pikes Peak

Epic road trip today up pikes peak ( so much better graphics than the video game but the rental car was a bit under powered for the course).

Thanks to LISAsoft alumni (Volker and Roald) and hapless bystander Jachym for a great adventure.

Updated with better photos!

The View from the Base of Pike's Peak

Yes I still have not gotten rid of those hats.

Destination

The best part was watching people notice the switchbacks on the side of that mountain; click for the larger image.

The Track

The way up is impressive; as for the track reference try this video (gasp!).

The Top

The top was impressive with noticeably less O2.

Cold

And a bit of a nip in the air.

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