We really do live in one of the most amazing parts of the world

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

Hi I am from the East coast of Canada and we will be in Australia , NZ & French Polynesia in March & April. We first visited Australia in 2010 and I fell in love with your country and the people. If I were 20 years younger I would consider relocating. We will be spending 9 days in Melbourne & area and I am so looking for to the visit. My good friend lives on the west coast south of Margaret River and I was so very fortunate to visit and spend time in this part of the country as well. Cheers. We have been following the Australian Open. I don't know how they can play tennis in the heat. :)

 

 

Canada is on my bucket list!

 

Yes, the tennis has some insane heat going on! :)

[Esilef]

Canada is at the top of my bucket list. I have always wanted to go to Prince Edward Island.

[Esilef]

The sad thing with all the travel my family has done at the end if the trip we just want to come home to Australia.

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

The sad thing with all the travel my family has done at the end if the trip we just want to come home to Australia.

 

It sure is good to be home :)

[MicCanberra]

It sure is good to be home :)

 

It is Ironic really, when the best thing about travel and seeing all the wonderful things is actually the feeling you get when you come home and then again when you sleep in your own bed.:D

[OzKiwiJJ]

It is Ironic really, when the best thing about travel and seeing all the wonderful things is actually the feeling you get when you come home and then again when you sleep in your own bed.:D

 

But it doesn't take long to get "itchy feet" and want to start travelling again ;)

[Flipper133]

It is Ironic really, when the best thing about travel and seeing all the wonderful things is actually the feeling you get when you come home and then again when you sleep in your own bed.:D

 

I have often said that the Australian National Anthem should be "I still Call Australia Home"

 

The Qantas Choir sang it on Day 1 of the Brisbane Ashes Test and I am sure it fired every one up... certainly a Mr Johnson :D

[Pushka]

But it doesn't take long to get "itchy feet" and want to start travelling again ;)

 

 

I'd quite like to beam back home for a day then "beam me back Scotty".

 

And I've found a cure for the depressing coming home feeling is to have already started organising the next trip.

[NSWP]

I agree Flipper, I am in the local 'Sing Australia Choir' down here. 'I stlll call Australia Home' is one of our favourites. Yes, should be the national anthem.

 

 

http://www.singaustralia.com.au

Edited January 16, 2014 by NSWP

[MicCanberra]

But it doesn't take long to get "itchy feet" and want to start travelling again ;)

Not long at all, one week at work gets me dreaming of my next trip.:D

[MicCanberra]

I have often said that the Australian National Anthem should be "I still Call Australia Home"

 

The Qantas Choir sang it on Day 1 of the Brisbane Ashes Test and I am sure it fired every one up... certainly a Mr Johnson :D

Yes, that was very moving and so apporpriate for aussies travelling abroad. :D

[MicCanberra]

And I've found a cure for the depressing coming home feeling is to have already started organising the next trip.

Yes, or have several trips lined up, to plan for.:p

[Pushka]

I agree Flipper, I am in the local 'Sing Australia Choir' down here. 'I stlll call Australia Home' is one of our favourites. Yes, should be the national anthem.

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.singaustralia.com.au

 

 

It's just a shame Qantas used it though because its position as a national airline is no more as it no longer flies to Tassie and has no International flights into/out of Perth and Adelaide.

Edited January 17, 2014 by Pushka

[MicCanberra]

It's just a shame Qantas used it though because its position as a national airline is no more as it no longer flies to Tassie and has no International flights into/out of Perth and Adelaide.

But Qantas still goes to Hobart.:confused:

[yatchet]

But Qantas still goes to Hobart.:confused:

Yes they do but using older 717 jets they moved from outer regional services.

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/2014/01/14/qantas-changes-to-hobart-services-get-mixed-reviews/?wpmp_switcher=mobile

Edited January 17, 2014 by yatchet

[Pushka]

http://theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-ends-tasmanian-mainline-services/story-e6frg95x-1226801925360

[yatchet]

http://theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-ends-tasmanian-mainline-services/story-e6frg95x-1226801925360

Yes but still Qantas, sort of, with the kangaroo on the tail.

[Pushka]

It isn't regarded in the Aviation industry as being Qantas. Hence the story.

[yatchet]

Qantaslink is a Qantas brand/subsidiary.

[Flipper133]

I find it a little amusing that they still refer to Hobart Airport as an International Airport.:p

 

They dropped the international status when they discontinued flights to and from NZ years ago.

 

http://www.hiapl.com.au/

 

Yet they get upset when some maps drop the island state off

 

cheers

[MicCanberra]

I think Qantaslink is still considered part of Qantas.

However, if I book with Qantas, and another partner airline delivers the service, then unless I am getting the same service and points as per normal, it is a different airline and Qantas is just a broker or booking agency.:D

Edited January 17, 2014 by MicCanberra

[By The Bay]

they may find it hard as Australia probably doesn't need more accountants but doctors and nurses, different story.:D

 

Not quite correct. A quick Google and a list of skilled occupations listed amongst many, Accountants. See http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/csol.pdf dated July 2013

[cassamanda]

Love how the Australian bush regenerates after major fires.

 

[cassamanda]

And the Icons of Sydney

 

 

[Pushka]

Many Australian native species require extreme heat to start their growth from seeds. They actually need a bushfire to start to grow. But unfortunately humans live in such places and try to prevent bushfires from happening.