20,000 Leagues Under the CD-ROM

The visit to Melbourne Australia was highlighted by crowds at the dock welcoming us like a troop ship returning home. The customs inspector asked me if I had a criminal record -- I did not know you still needed one to go there. We left that night to a wonderful fireworks display.

My hosts were the team from Fuji Xerox and 70 people showed up for a lunch meeting at a restaurant that looked out over the ship. I met some old acquaintances who have attended my sessions in the US over the years. One company prints Australian stamps and currency. Early that morning I had walked up Bay Street and found Advantage Printing and wandered in. They were just opening but were very hospitable. I took a photo of their Xerox 5000, HP wide format inkjet, and other equipment. Then at the lunch session I met the owner who said that he was told that some stranger had come in.