Itraf Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) I love Australia and it Is a land of a multitude of cultures, geography, fauna, flora and ancient civilization. New and old cities, history, advances in medicine, different ideas in politics, old fashioned in rural places, above all, it is the land of fair go. we intend to see the entire continent! so far I have learned: it Is best not to whine or complain fix It yourself or "suck it up"! be self sufficient not to try too hard to make friends or it becomes a false friendship and you may seem the desperate one, keep it natural enjoy the beauty, the visits to ancient lands of the aboriginals enjoy the fresh food and produce. See where it Is grown. try to adapt language and dress code and customs, "when in Rome" enjoy the humour appreciate the direct honesty even sometimes if it hurts smile more whine less be grateful work hard be a good citizen learn to make pavlova, barbique, Learn the wines, shiraz grown in hot south, cool climate sparkling, the original wineries in Australia. learn to laugh at yourself Learn the law, ie not like uk where you can pick fruit from a branch overhanging into a street! Park only one way on one side, not two ways! Not collect shells from beach, not pick flower public park etc rent for a few years to see if you like the area join a volunteer group these can get you through the hardships whilst allowing to enjoy life and contribute in whatever way you can positively. Edited July 1, 2019 by Itraf 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 It's not easy being a migrant but you seem to have a very good attitude. Best wishes to you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderingaloud Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 46 minutes ago, Itraf said: Not collect shells from beach Am I not supposed to do this?! My daughter and I love finding the ‘best’ shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itraf Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 we were chided for shell collecting, I assume it is not allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Do not collect bird feathers, or birds eggs as that is unlawful, but dead seashells picked up from a beach? Never heard that one in my 56 years in Australia. S’truth! I have about 600 cowry shells. However, if a dead seashell has a creature residing in it, then, it’s not legal Again, if travelling to another country, dead seashells and dead coral are mostly illegal. Cheers, Bobj. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Itraf said: we were chided for shell collecting, I assume it is not allowed? I was born in Australia (many decades ago!) and I can tell you I have never heard that. Who told you it was not allowed? We always collected shells as kids and my children and grandchildren too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) It is illegal to remove shells or shell grit from national parks and nature reserves, and whether you can in marine parks depends on the local zoning. The vast majority of coastline it's fine, but there are areas where it's prohibited. Edited July 1, 2019 by Eera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I just checked with the local (Tasmanian) guidelines. Apart from reserved land, collecting shells here is OK provided there is no living organism inside. Relieved to know I haven't broken the law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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