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After many months of thought, contemplation and breath holding, I decided to leave Australia and make my way back to the UK.  This has not been an easy decision as I loved living there, the people as warm as the … Continue reading →

One of the things I was excited about living in Australia was the whale migration, to think that thousands of whales would be swimming down past my door, well, not literally, but you know what I mean!

When I moved here over 8 months ago, it was all very new and exciting, and it felt as if I was on holiday.  However, within 5 days of arriving here I started my new job, and threw myself straight … Continue reading →

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 →