Fly out on the 21st and the stress is really starting to hit.

I sold my motorbike today which has really upset me, plus whenever I see my Mum she bursts into tears. I'm saying goodbye to mates etc.

Once again all the thoughts of 'are we doing the right thing' are constantly in my head. My wife is fine, she is simply looking forward to being back in Perth (where she's from) and seeing her family. But I haven't had a proper nights sleep for over a week now through worry.

I sometimes get thoughts that I'll be at the airport and won't be able to get on the plane.

I love the UK and am going to miss it heaps....

Oh dear sounds like you are really feeling the stress! Reminds me of how I felt the last few weeks b4 getting on that plane. Wasn't worried abt leaving the UK but leaving family and friends behind was really upsetting and hard to cope with. It is a massive move and not one to be underestimated but in saying that, life is short so....try to embrace the experience and look forward not back. Look at it as an adventure to do something different and dont forget Australia is a huge country so if you dont like it in one state perhaps you could try another, ozzies do it all the time, variety of life eh

Take care - I know how you are feeling but it will get better, honest!

Gill

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The real realities hit you hard dont they.

tears will be shed at losing my best mate..

I, and I'm sure many others will sympathise with you on this but I can honestly say that I haven't regretted one minute of it. And the thing is that its a small planet these days, its not an irreversible decision, if it doesn't work out, you pack up and go 'home'; at least you will have given it a go. If you don't, you'll never know just how good it might have been. And the really good news is that they have bikes here too and you don't need to dress for an arctic expedition before you set off

Last minute nerves im sure youll be fine when the time comes, dont look at it as if it is forever, youve probably seen the last of your bike but theres no getting away from mum and freinds no matter how far you go, good luck but most of all ENJOY