nearly 2 years (first 16 months alone). We're now settled and the kids (late teens) are having a ball.

 

You need to work on meeting people (church, social events etc). Once you have a few friends then you can do what we do best.

 

The social scene is not great but, hey, we make the best of it. At least our salaries are tax free and we're a hell of a lot safer than in SA.

 

Make the move!! 

 

*** Light travels faster than sound. That's why most people appear bright until they open their mouths.