Originally Posted by paulrachel

I know your question wasn't diverted at me, but i will answer it anyway

Bland..........well all i can say is if you enjoy beaches, parks, beaches, parks, bushland.......no historical things as you say etc.then you will LOVE Oz

For most of us here we want more.............so there you go....bland!!!! another word for Boring

Originally Posted by Brewerboy1

Important note-'BLAND' is highly subjective-for instance I find Sydney less bland than London.

Originally Posted by Brewerboy1

Important note-'BLAND' is highly subjective-for instance I find Sydney less bland than London.

Originally Posted by bramblebush

Before leaving the UK 18 months ago, I was caught up in the whole negative thing, everywhere I went people were moaning about the country and the government, immigration, youth culture, lack of respect. crime, safety etc, etc

Me and OH were feeling really unhappy about the way the country was and worrying about where it would all end and surely something terrible would happen soon (again, etc, etc)

So, we jumped ship before it sunk, whatelse could we do, it was a really bad situation - apparently

Now I have this feeling of betrayal, I feel that I started running and when I finally stopped to look round nobody had followed, all those people that hate it there are still living there, in the 18 months that I have been gone nothing has changed

I gave up my home, job, moved my children and they all carried on like normal as if none of these terrible things are happening at all and it was one big joke

Don't get me wrong, I'm not bitter or resentful and I'm not directing this at anyone in particular it is just that I can't explain the feeling any other way.

We are now stuck in limbo, we don't regret leaving but have this strong feeling of wanting to return but are now scared of making the wrong decision

I know that none of you can tell me what I should do but I would appreciate any sort of feedback, perhaps some of you can relate to this feeling

Originally Posted by bramblebush

Before leaving the UK 18 months ago, I was caught up in the whole negative thing, everywhere I went people were moaning about the country and the government, immigration, youth culture, lack of respect. crime, safety etc, etc

So, we jumped ship before it sunk, whatelse could we do, it was a really bad situation - apparently