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Cangura comments on Australian Prospective Marriage Visa

Hi Ozgringo, Thanks for your reply. Yep, the application is through Chile... My boyfriend lived in Oz for about two years, but always in the same state. I was hoping the application would go through quicker because he had all the medical checks, Colombian police checks, and letters from the Australian marriage celebrant included in the initial application. Good luck with your girlfriend's visa! How long ago did you apply?

Cangura comments on COLOMBIAN HOUSE RULES

Thanks for all the advice, it's really appreciated. Whisky4, that seems like a lot of money. How much money do you recommend I take if I plan on staying 6 months? I know there's some cost of living threads on this board, but to get an estimate in Aus dollars would be great. It's good to hear you're back in Colombia and having a better time of it this time around.

Cangura comments on COLOMBIAN HOUSE RULES

Sounds like you have a good man Desi. :-) I just received an e-mail from his family, would someone please be able to translate it? I've tried internet translators but they're falling a bit short... "Querida (my name) Recibe un saludo especial y un fuerte abrazo de (names of his family). Te agradecemos a tu familia y a ti por tu hospitalidad, solidaridad y orientacion para con nuestro hijo. Andres es una persona muy especial que eligio viajar a Australia en busca de un mejor futuro, conocer nuevas culturas y proyectarse como profesional; conto siempre con nuestro apoyo por que para nosotros es de vital importancia que nuestro hijos maduren con responsabilidad ante los retos que les da la vida. (My name) te esperamos en colombia como se espera a una nueva hija esta es tu casa y cuenta con el apoyo de nuestra familia brindandote un hogar de calidez, ayuda mutua y amar. Esperamos que ustedes consoliden una vida con amor, respeto, tolerancia, y ayuda mutua y oi que estos factores son indispensables para conformar un hogar. Estamos interesados en que nos mantengan informados sobre los detalles del viaje. besos y abrazos de toda tu familia". Thank you!

Cangura comments on COLOMBIAN HOUSE RULES

I won't be able to count on potential blond haired, blue eyed infants to ingratiate me, as I have olive skin, brown hair and eyes. Many people mistake me for Italian. Desi, you said "serve your BF/hubby breakfast in bed", would this really make a good impression? Australian mothers would likely think I was a pushover or desperate if I tried it here.

Cangura comments on COLOMBIAN HOUSE RULES

Australians wear deoderant, it's too hot not to, but for many that's the extent of their grooming. People generally dress very casually. Going to work on the train in the morning, many people still have wet hair, mismatched clothes, sneakers, and no makeup - and this is for the office. Australia is pretty relaxed when it comes to dress standards.

Cangura comments on COLOMBIAN HOUSE RULES

Finger lickin' good advice, thank you! Rubito, what's a "mozza stick"? I've found that since being with my boyfriend I've started putting my outfits together and wearing makeup and heels, but I still dress quite conservatively. I know many Colombian women here in Australia and they seem to dress more provocatively. I'm curious about the toilet situation, I know you're not meant to flush the paper, so what happens to it? Do you wrap it in other paper?