yes, all things open, but I have a very busy schedule as is.
Mate, who I had not seen for over 20 years, jokingly said when are you going to come over. I said I would if I can stay at his place. He said yes. .
Being the tight ass I am, and wanting to go to NY in Sept for sport and weather reasons, surfed the net within hours and got cheap tickets in advance. Also had to spend $200 return from Albury, but Sydney option was $300 cheaper than Melbourne and much less hassle.