Somgirl Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 our plans have changed again. We came to Perth in September 2011 on a two year secondment with the company oh was working for in the UK. When we arrived we were in an apartment down in the city, but as CHOGM was about to happen, apartments were all booked in advance and we had to move several times. By October 2011 we had found a rental NOR, our container had arrived from the UK, and life settled down. Our adult children arrived with their partners to spend Christmas with us which was brilliant. We had a mixed Brit/Aussie Christmas day, Traditional Christmas lunch and then a trip to the beach and a dip in the sea. We have had loads of visitors while we have been here, and have visited Margaret River (several times) and Esperance, and even got to Alice Springs and Uluru. Our second Christmas, we decided to spend in the UK, and on returning to Oz, we managed a trip to New Zealand which was amazing! On the downside, two weeks after arriving, our car was broken into, and my handbag was stolen, as we weren't settled in a rental, I had things in it which I don't normally carry around, such as my passport, driving licence, ipod etc. However the thieves were considerate enough to be emptying the contents of my bag out of the window as they left the car park, so I managed to retrieve my passport and driving licence. I am normally really careful not to leave things in the car, but I was in holiday mode, became complacent and I paid the price! We were only away from the car for less than 5 minutes! The other drama was an attempted burglary at our rental property. Forensics said there was probably a group of them, and they had tried every window/patio door on every level of the house to gain entry. We were only out for about an hour, had left lights on in the property, the car was on the drive, and yet they still thought it was worth a try. Anyway, oh has been offered a job back in the UK, and as there was no guarantee of a job with the company we came out with, at the end of the two years, we have decided to sacrifice the last few months here for something solid to go back to. Our time in Oz has been exactly what we knew it would be, a snapshot in time, good and bad, would we do it all again, you bet! What's more the Company my oh is joining also have offices in Perth, so you never know ........ So, packers arrive on Monday, and our container leaves on Wednesday. House to be cleaned, carpets shampooed, and keys to be returned, and then we take off for the east coast, spend a few days in Sydney, then fly to Brisbane to pick up a camper van, and tour the coast up to Brisbane, before flying back to Perth and leaving for the UK on 15th May. So, on to the next chapter, I will pop in from time to time when I've returned, just to see what's going on. PIO has been good over the last 18 months, and it's good to see posts from people on here who are just beginning the journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Good luck on the next part of your adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Good luck Somgirl.....I came out a similar time as you and expected to be here for a couple of years......now looks like it will be longer, but as you say, who knows what will happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Sounds like you have made the most of your time in Oz - I hope you enjoy your travels before you leave and as you say who knows where the future might lead you...... Good luck Somgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Always enjoyed reading your post SG. You've deffo got your head screwed on the right way. You've made the most of the opportunity. Sometimes it better just to enjoy. What will be will be. like you we only came for a couple of years experience, but we love it and are trying for the perm route. wishing you all the best on your future adventures, you've got the attitude that will stand you in great stead whatever you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 OMG perth souns like it has quite a lot of crime!! I hope you find happiness back in the UK. I read on here that crime here is dropping so thats good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Good luck with your future plans!You are coming back to the UK just in time for summer,which'll be nice!Best wishes and safe journeys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acidglitter Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Nice to read an account of your experience in Oz and at the prospect of coming back to the UK, Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somgirl Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks for all your lovely comments, It is a good time of the year to be going back, hopefully we'll have some sort of Summer in the UK this year! I'll keep in touch. :biggrin: P.S. Also in my original post should have read, 'Camper van from Brisbane to Cairns' not Brisbane to Brisbane - too much fizzy white wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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