Jueglittergirl Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Well 2 weeks in. Flew manchester to perth via singapore. Excellent flight, easy transfer and fairly good food, brilliant if you like salted nuts. Arrived to sunshine and wow that sun is hot. CBD just as it looks in all those photos. Lots of construction but the traffic was light and we had arranged Go Transfers to take us to Scarborough which we found on Stayz with lots of luggage. Great beach at Scarborough with amenities close by including food outlets, Coles and a couple of petrol stations. Collected bank cards, but be aware, there are limits on daily transactions which effect how much you can draw at ATM's. Started work in Claremont on day 4, all good. Traffic is easy, more so as driving an automatic allows the traffic to glide opposed to the stop start of the uk. Went to national park and saw our first Kangeroos. Moved on up the coast to Sorrento once our dog was released from quarantine. We much prefer it to Scarborough, less amenities but nicer area and beach. The freeways are great, so easy to get around suburb to suburb. Made an offer on a house, move in in 3 weeks. Bought a car, so returning No Birds hire vehicle early. People are so friendly, it must be the sunshine. Food is good value, tasty and fresh if you buy wisely. Gravy is sweet and stuffing is expensive. Chocolate is great, especially Cadbury Cherry Ripe. We have found store baked bread to be good, prefer Woolworths over Coles. Lots of people out exercising, walking, biking, swimming out in the waves. Out teenagers are enjoying their extended holiday but equally looking forward to starting school next semester. Everywhere appears clean, tidy, well maintained. We have driven around many suburbs west of the Mitchell Freeway and they are well maintained with lots of open spaces. We are very lucky to be here and are thoroughly enjoying our life in Australia. Good luck to all those making the journey, it is long and hard but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeme2Oz Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Sounds like you are living the dream! Love reading these positive posts. Good luck in your new adventures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Well 2 weeks in. Flew manchester to perth via singapore. Excellent flight, easy transfer and fairly good food, brilliant if you like salted nuts. Arrived to sunshine and wow that sun is hot. CBD just as it looks in all those photos. Lots of construction but the traffic was light and we had arranged Go Transfers to take us to Scarborough which we found on Stayz with lots of luggage. Great beach at Scarborough with amenities close by including food outlets, Coles and a couple of petrol stations. Collected bank cards, but be aware, there are limits on daily transactions which effect how much you can draw at ATM's. Started work in Claremont on day 4, all good. Traffic is easy, more so as driving an automatic allows the traffic to glide opposed to the stop start of the uk. Went to national park and saw our first Kangeroos. Moved on up the coast to Sorrento once our dog was released from quarantine. We much prefer it to Scarborough, less amenities but nicer area and beach. The freeways are great, so easy to get around suburb to suburb. Made an offer on a house, move in in 3 weeks. Bought a car, so returning No Birds hire vehicle early. People are so friendly, it must be the sunshine. Food is good value, tasty and fresh if you buy wisely. Gravy is sweet and stuffing is expensive. Chocolate is great, especially Cadbury Cherry Ripe. We have found store baked bread to be good, prefer Woolworths over Coles. Lots of people out exercising, walking, biking, swimming out in the waves. Out teenagers are enjoying their extended holiday but equally looking forward to starting school next semester. Everywhere appears clean, tidy, well maintained. We have driven around many suburbs west of the Mitchell Freeway and they are well maintained with lots of open spaces. We are very lucky to be here and are thoroughly enjoying our life in Australia. Good luck to all those making the journey, it is long and hard but worth it. Glad you are settled and you have done a lot enyoy your new life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLauren Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 @Juejittergirl, that was just what the doctor ordered one day before we fly out. Thanks for that. Feeling through ally tired and you have given me a pick me up, but i best get at it, packing 130 kg is taking some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jueglittergirl Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 @LoopyLauren I look forward to your experiences being shared once your feet touch the ground in a couple of weeks. Best of luck. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 lovely to hear about your new life getting started x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn10 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Its great reading your first experiences :-) We are flying out the end of October. Im giving myself headaches being constantly on the internet searching for houses, cars, schools etc. I need help with finding out who to buy a car from as my job involves travelling so a good car is a high priority. Also, do you know what childcare is like. Are there childminders around or nurseries that my 3 year old could attend? I've been looking around the duncraig area. I've been told it is a nice are to live. Should we look at booking a short term rental before we arrive and then look for a long term rental once there? Finally, with regards to the airline. Did you ask for an increased weight allowance? Thank you, regards Sharyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 fab x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Great news! Thanks for taking the time to post, keeps those of us who are playing the waiting game going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Good to hear that it's going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggerprawns Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thank you! It's so lovely to hear of someone's POSITIVE experiences. When contemplating making the move it's a constant mixture of up & down emotions, and wondering if it will all go to plan...............so refreshing to hear you're loving it and settling already. Best of luck to you! Well 2 weeks in. Flew manchester to perth via singapore. Excellent flight, easy transfer and fairly good food, brilliant if you like salted nuts. Arrived to sunshine and wow that sun is hot. CBD just as it looks in all those photos. Lots of construction but the traffic was light and we had arranged Go Transfers to take us to Scarborough which we found on Stayz with lots of luggage. Great beach at Scarborough with amenities close by including food outlets, Coles and a couple of petrol stations. Collected bank cards, but be aware, there are limits on daily transactions which effect how much you can draw at ATM's. Started work in Claremont on day 4, all good. Traffic is easy, more so as driving an automatic allows the traffic to glide opposed to the stop start of the uk. Went to national park and saw our first Kangeroos. Moved on up the coast to Sorrento once our dog was released from quarantine. We much prefer it to Scarborough, less amenities but nicer area and beach. The freeways are great, so easy to get around suburb to suburb. Made an offer on a house, move in in 3 weeks. Bought a car, so returning No Birds hire vehicle early. People are so friendly, it must be the sunshine. Food is good value, tasty and fresh if you buy wisely. Gravy is sweet and stuffing is expensive. Chocolate is great, especially Cadbury Cherry Ripe. We have found store baked bread to be good, prefer Woolworths over Coles. Lots of people out exercising, walking, biking, swimming out in the waves. Out teenagers are enjoying their extended holiday but equally looking forward to starting school next semester. Everywhere appears clean, tidy, well maintained. We have driven around many suburbs west of the Mitchell Freeway and they are well maintained with lots of open spaces. We are very lucky to be here and are thoroughly enjoying our life in Australia. Good luck to all those making the journey, it is long and hard but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woj Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 GOOD LUCK!! Will be showing that post to my wife roughly two times per week for th enext year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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