Hello,
Well, we've officially been here 1 week and 1 day. The flight was long, but uneventful. All 500 pounds of our luggage arrived with us and we had no trouble getting through customs. Just for the record, it is a 15 hour time difference between here and American Eastern Standard Time. So, when it's 2:00pm Friday here it's 11:00pm Thursday where you're at... I think.
We've been to the mountains and the ocean in our week here and even seen some koalas (see pictures). The scenery has been outstanding and the Ozzies have been as outgoing as you may have heard.
There is less than a 1% rental vacancy here, so we've yet to find permanent housing. Tomorrow is a new day though and we've got several places to go check out.
Things that stand out so far: very few billboards, all the cars are small... Ozzies love an El Camino, incredibly out-of-doors culture, sports enthusiasts, everything is expensive-- a 6 pack of beer is $14!
If you want to talk (for free!) download Skype (it's free!) to your computer.
Next time on Two Americans Down Under: How does the toilet really flush down under?
6 comments:
Jama I love your blog. Definitely need some help in trying to post comments, believe I created many blogs during my attempts. Anyway maybe this response will arrive and I can continue to communicate and share this opportunity with family and friends. Will definitely need a skype course first. The pictures are great and sorry to hear that the house hunt is still on-going. Things will work out.
Love you both and can't wait to hear from you again.
Momthree
J&J
it only took me three tries to post a comment. You guys are certainly dragging your moms into the 21st century!
Hope to see pix of an apartment posted soon. Fingers crossed.
Mama
Hello you two quasi-ozzies!! Those are some great pictures you have posted, especially the beach. Was there not any affordable housing on the beachfront (ha)!?! I hope things work out for you guys soon, I will keep my fingers crossed. So far I have no job, so its looking pretty good for a summer visit. I actually applied to a counseling position in Melbourne, but I am pretty sure they will not hire someone with no VISA, it was more for giggles. Miss you guys. Love always, Jana
Hello Aussies,
I'm thrilled you have created a blog. Nice job Jama!! Hurry up and find some living quarters because we are saving our pennies to come and visit. Keep us posted on how your doing. I forwarded the site to Gregory, Carey and John. I think Blake's e-mail was already listed.
Aunt Susan
Howdy guys!!(I figured y'all were tired of everyone trying to open there emails/comments with something aussie so I decided to open up with a little southern flare:) Sounds like you guys are doing great so far. As far as housing, living in the street is fine but $14 for a 6-pack of beer, now that's sad. They don't have any natural lite or pabst blue ribbon for like $7?? I feel for you. Anyway, good luck with house hunting and all that other stuff. I am still VERY jealous but slowly getting over it. Miss and love y'all!
-blake
Hey you two, Jama your Mother just skyped us and said you guys had found an apt. to rent. Good news! Next time we chat you can give us the details. Hope this note finds you happy and well.
Love ya, Papa Blues
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