My parents migrated to Australia when I was 16. I have four siblings who are younger than me. This was in the mid 60s. Previously we had lived in Canada, the United States and the U.K., and finally Australia. My father was a Yorkshire man who married a Canadian. What we learned shifting countries was to be open minded about the country we are now in. Accept the faux pas you are going to make. And learn everything you can about the history and culture of the new land you are in. This helps with integrating with the locals, especially when you have superior knowledge. Our first Christmas was on a very hot summer day. We packed a cold picnic, and headed to the beach. We found a nice shady tree and thoroughly enjoyed a very different Christmas lunch. Now, over 55+ years later, I can't imagine a cold, dark Christmas day. Now I go round to my sons place for a seafood and BBQ lunch, with lots of cold beer, a game of backyard cricket, and an afternoon nap on a shady hammock. What's not to love.
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
What a story you have. Thanks for your recommendations ☺️👍🏻
@sandraberry612
Ай бұрын
I know exactly how you feel ! I’ve now lived in Brisbane for 40 years & still miss my siblings & friends, in the UK ! My children found going to school,stressful at the beginning! It definitely takes time ,to adjust to your new life, regardless how beautiful Australia is ! Don’t be hard on yourself, it’s a huge thing moving away from family & friends ! We shipped everything we had,plus a car,to Brisbane ! It was the best day for us all when it arrived ! I joined a gym not long after arriving & met people,that are still my friends today ! I’m not sure where you’re living, but there are British shop in Brisbane,that sell crips,sweets & maybe things your children are missing! Also you can buy marmite in Woolworth ! Good luck 🥰
@PepsiMaxKola
3 ай бұрын
Your children are so polite, well done 👏
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@louisaklimentos7583
Ай бұрын
I hope things will get better for you . Join social groups because you get to meet people . I always talk to strangers and I enjoy it . God bless you and your family .
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️. I’m a bit like yourself by the sounds of things, I’ll chat to anyone! Love sharing life stories
@marcusversace9423
5 күн бұрын
Never bring your furniture with when you migrate - costs a lot of money, becomes worthless when you get here and doesn't suite the new home and if your renting you have to move it again. Give up and buy new furniture when you arrive - this is from migrants who have done this and even when I move with in Australia unless its a family piece of furniture item I sell it very cheap and buy new for the new house. Save a lot of money - the costs of packing a container, renting container and shipping along with final delivery - let it go and use the money for when you arrive to set up home - even dump a lot of clothes they don't suit the Australian climate.
@clewsosgiag
5 күн бұрын
@@marcusversace9423 good words of wisdom there mate. I’d say furniture for sure and clothes. There are lots of items though, pictures, photos, Christmas decs for us, that make a house feel like your home. A balancing act I guess
@ozzymick1431
Ай бұрын
I'm a little late with my comment. I hope you've settled in much better by now. Hopefully you've discovered and experienced the friendliness among Australians (new and old). It's OK to knock on doors in your neighbourhood and invite them round for a barbie. All the best. Cheers 🥂🍻
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
We’ve settled in pretty well thank you. The Aussies are a great bunch 👌🏻😊. Hope you enjoy our vlogs
@kobywiggle
Жыл бұрын
so sad moving from Uk to australia u miss u family & friends been a supporting fan you can go back & live there u choice if u miss being in UK i wish u guys were back in the UK & love how the children feel you must miss u family & friends so much i never been to the UK before been in australia since 2007 im now 16-15 my birthday in august so i am 15 but in august im 16 must be hot in brisbane, hey? hope you can make it to the UK for the birthdays love Koby :) when is the next vlog, Theme parks, Beaches & more!!!
@bevhowell7665
Ай бұрын
just remember its only a flight away, get involved in the schools , offer help , volunteer , people will help you move forward , do a course or two, job hunting is hard for everyone
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
We hear ya. We’ve made friends and are actively involved with a few things in the community which is working well. Alls going well
@user-sp1ri
Ай бұрын
its a long way home..to the other side of the planet
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
It is a long way but technology nowadays makes it a bit easier - videocall etc.
@tasmangirl
28 күн бұрын
18 years in Australia and back in France in 2018. Missed the cold and the good french food. cheers
@clewsosgiag
28 күн бұрын
@@tasmangirl miss the cold 😳😂. Much prefer the heat and sunshine to the cold although Hay & I do love skiing ⛷️
@wendyrycroft3446
Ай бұрын
We came over in 1968 as ten pound and went into a migrant hostel. It's a lot different now to coming out then we weren't welcome at least that doesn't happen now.
@clewsosgiag
Ай бұрын
Oh wow! Can’t imagine that. Well done for sticking it out. I guess it wouldn’t have been that easy to head back? Would you have been in a boat in them days?
@wendyrycroft3446
4 күн бұрын
@@clewsosgiag yes 6 weeks
@clewsosgiag
3 күн бұрын
@@wendyrycroft3446 wow 😮
@arshadbhattivlogs786
Жыл бұрын
Very Very Nice Vlogs I am Watching Ur Vloggs from Pakistan
@clewsosgiag
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good to hear we’re reaching places further afield
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