Author Archives: Jill Beckett

As I said all my goodbyes in the UK before heading to make a new life in Australia, many of my family and friends all pledged to come and visit me at some point.  Little did I realise the first … Continue reading →

Sittin on my balcony listening to the laughing of the Kookaburra, and watching the red tailed black cockatoos flying around, I felt a Attenborough moment coming on! When I told family and friends I was moving to Australia, many asked … Continue reading →

I thought I would be leaving my stiff upper lip behind in the UK when I came to live in Australia.  To us Poms, “The land Downunder” is portrayed as one with relaxed surfers walking barefoot down the street, a … Continue reading →

Well G’day everyone! January is nearly over, Christmas is a distant past, the rainy season is finally here in the Tropics and Im feeling more and more Australian as time passes! I actually have my own barbecue  and am found … Continue reading →

Christmas, is it really Christmas?  It certainly doesn’t feel like it – with 34 degrees during the day and 26 at night, no snow, it takes alot of imagination.  Anyway, here is a little glimpse into my festive delights.  I … Continue reading →

Well, it is 9 days to Christmas, but it certainly doesnt feel like it.  I’m living in the tropics, its 34oC during the day and it drops down to a balmy 26 at night, so it is hard to think … Continue reading →

They say time flies when you are having fun – so I must be!  Its now 4 weeks since I landed here in Australia and it feels just like 5 minutes. I have been to Australia a few times before, … Continue reading →

This certainly was a bonfire night with a difference!  I normally host a party in my garden to celebrate early terrorism with 50 or so guests, all togged up for the cold weather, gathering around a stack of garden rubbish … Continue reading →

Time certainly flies, one week already in Australia!  Time for a few reflections…… The people are so friendly and welcoming, they are probably used to newcomers arriving from different parts of the world, but even so, not only is the … Continue reading →

We finally made it!  Here we are in Townsville, Australia! What a journey we had, Birmingham to Townsville- and it only took 28 hours!  We felt surprisingly  fresh when we were greeted by a representative from the hospital with a … Continue reading →