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Permalink Reply by Fede Cabrera on January 29, 2008 at 8:59am

Hi Simon,

As I already told you, I`ll love to visit Australia just to experience your coffee culture.... are you planning to accomodate any international guests?

Best regars,
Federico

Permalink Reply by Simon James on January 30, 2008 at 12:57am

Natasha & Fede,

The company I work for is interested in an exchange, or at least offering employment for traveling Baristas in Melbourne.
The company has 10 sites in and around the city of Melbourne. The company would not provide accommodation, and it would be up to the Barista to obtain the appropriate work permit/visa. However, the company may be willing to assist with work permits/visas, but this is something that would need to discussed with the company's directors.
There is plenty of cheap accommodation for backpackers in Melbourne, and there may be scope for our company's staff being able to offer cheap (maybe free) accommodation to traveling Baristas. I'm more than willing to circulate, within our company, accommodation requests from traveling Baristas.

Permalink Reply by Fede Cabrera on January 31, 2008 at 1:04pm

Simon,

Thanks for your prompt response. I sent you an email to your Baristas Exchange`s email.

Regards,
Federico

Permalink Reply by Simon James on February 1, 2008 at 1:06am

Thanks Fede. I got the message.

Regards,
Simon.

Permalink Reply by anders aasen on February 8, 2008 at 2:40am

This sounds great, I have friends down under, I would be glad to do an exchange with Australia.