Late last year, I made two posts about moving my fur-babies to Australia. (Can I move my dogs to Australia? (part 1) and Can I move my dogs to Australia? (part 2)) I left you without resolution on my import permits, which I’m sure by now you’ve figured out were awarded, and without the remaining […]
After 2 long months, our personal items have finally cleared Australian customs and have been delivered to our apartment. Very few boxes have been unpacked, but it’s already starting to feel more like home. Already there are things that I wasn’t expecting to see in Australia…you know, things that should have gone to storage or […]
I thought I’d catch you up quickly on the state of Astrid and Gizmo’s import to Australia…. After the USDA reopened at the end of October, we were able to proceed with the process: 5. Official Government Veterinarian must complete the Rabies Vaccination and RNAT Declaration: Turns out the girl at the vet’s office was […]
…about immigrating to Melbourne. Pronunciation: Mel-bin, not Mel-born or Mel-burn, Mel-bin. I guess they forgot that there is an “R” in the second syllable. We’re just going to roll with it, since we already stand out enough. Banking: The banks here charge for everything (making a deposit or withdrawal, talking to the teller, having not […]
I had hoped and prayed that we would leave Minnesota before the snow flew, but, unfortunately, it snowed the night before we left. Not just a few little flurries, but full on heavy, wet, huge snowflakes. I’ve been so excited for this move, that I forgot to think about leaving my family and my dogs, […]
Today is the day we were SUPPOSED to fly out, but I’m already getting a little feel for the Australian culture. The relocation agent forgot to book the movers. How do you forget to do your job?!? I’ve been very clear for weeks that we need to be out of our apartment on 10/31, so […]
It would be a deal breaker if we can’t move our babies too. It turns out that we can, but it’s going to be a challenge. According to the official DAFF import process, it’s going to take 6 months! I really wish the recruiter would have said something much sooner in the process. We probably […]