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| Topic Started: 18 Nov 2007, 08:55 AM (482 Views) | |
| Vikki | 18 Nov 2007, 08:55 AM Post #1 |
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Hi Guys & Girls We recently came back from a month's visit to the UK. Gosh forgotten how far away the UK was from Australia as we have been here 3 and a half years. Our little one found the flight very hard indeed, not good for a toddler to have to go through that long journey but she coped very well considering. It was lovely to see our family and friends but the UK just looked so old and tired compared to Australia. Of course no where is perfect but the UK has lost its soul, people just seem tired and fed up and not happy and smiley which is a real shame. Also some people we spoke to didn't really want to know about our life here in the UK, I think sometimes people think you are bragging even though we were not, its strange they just haven't done as much over the last few years as we have so therefore don't have anything much to talk about, whereas we emigrated, had a child etc seen a lot more of the world. We have a friend of my husbands coming out end of January for 3 weeks then my husbands father in May to end of June so that's good then hopefully my parents next year around Christmas for three months so looking forward to that. |
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| Vikki | 18 Nov 2007, 08:57 AM Post #2 |
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Just realised typo error.... Also some people we spoke to didn't really want to know about our life here in the UK, ................. obviously should have read life here in Australia! |
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| koalakim | 18 Nov 2007, 08:44 PM Post #3 |
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Hi Vikki My friend in Sydney used to go back to the UK every couple of years for about 15 years and always said that each time the Brits looked greyer and more hunched over - she had this theory it was because they were always battling against the elements! People can go very strange when you are or have been abroad, one set of friends who lived in the Cayman Islands for 4 years had some very strange reactions when they got back! As you say, you've made the brave move and doing something that an awful lot of people would love to do but either can't because of circumstances or are just too afraid to get out of their comfort zone - they are probably all a bit jealous! I always loved it when a set of friends were going off to another country as it meant a new place to explore and a cheap holiday! All our friends were very interested and supportive of our move so we haven't had that problem - unfortunately not many are in a position to visit in the short term. It's nice that your folks are coming out, wish mine would but can't see it happening unfortunately. Sounds like you are glad to be back! Kim |
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| Gail.C | 18 Nov 2007, 10:24 PM Post #4 |
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I know first hand what you mean. I lived abroad for many years but could never talk about it when I got back. I just look at it from their point of view and I would be the same if I'd been the one that stayed here. I remember having a friend who worked on cruise ships when I was young and I couldn't listen about it when she got back. I suppose I was jealous but on the other side I just couldn't relate to what she was doing. Within a few months I'd left the UK and worked on cruise ships too. I finally realised what she'd been talking about but I was cautious about telling anyone when I got back. Some recent friends I've made don't even know I ever lived abroad. Now I'm finding people don't want to talk about Australia and we haven't even gone yet!!! I had my last girlie night out on Friday. Instead of talking about our move, everyone seemed more interested in planning things to do with each other after I'd gone. I felt really sad I was going to miss it all but remembered our exciting trip to get to Australia and the new life we're going to have when we get there. Gail |
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| koalakim | 19 Nov 2007, 08:17 AM Post #5 |
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Hi I think these are the times when you find out who you're real friends are! Must admit all ours keep asking us when the next trip back home is - so guess they are still keen to see us! Kim |
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