Not quite an ex pat
#16
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,040
Re: Not quite an ex pat
Your comment about the weather intrigues me. I feel trapped indoors for a good 3/4 of the year in the UK because it is too cold / wet / dark to enjoy myself outside. I know many areas of Australia experience the opposite but is it really only pleasant for a quarter of the year?
Australia is a big place and the climate heavily varies depending on location. Don't let the doubters tell you otherwise.
#17
Re: Not quite an ex pat
Everyone's comfort level of heat is obviously different. We have no issues with it and never use the air con and have never not gone outside because it's too hot. They may be visitors or stupid or just happy with the weather but there are always families out and about in parks, beach etc. We were in the same situation as you but 14 years ago. The husband was born in Aus but his family moved back when he was four so whilst it was great for moving out and not having to get work visas etc, you're still in the dark with all things Australian. Worked for us, didn't work for others. No way of knowing until you try. Good luck.