Cangura has written 3 posts

Australian Prospective Marriage Visa

I was wondering if anyone has been through the process of getting a prospective marriage visa for Australia? My boyfriend and I applied for a Visa two months ago, but the process seems to be dragging because we're waiting for his Australian police checks that we applied for nearly two months ago. Can anyone give me a timeframe? I've been in Bogota five months now, and would like to have an idea when we'll be able to return to Oz. Any comments or advice would be appreciated. Thanks. ...

By Cangura on 2008-05-05 16:04:39. 3 comments.

Breathing Room

I've been living in Bogota's south for almost two months, and I think I've started to go a little mad. I live with my partner's family and they won't let me do anything alone. Everyone has been really nice, and I don't want to offend anyone, but I need some space. They have gone into my drawers to refold my underwear, constantly stand over me at the table to make sure I eat everything, and ask about the frequency of my menstral cycle. I don't want to seem ungrateful, I'm just used to living with ...

By Cangura on 2008-01-21 16:24:10. 14 comments.

COLOMBIAN HOUSE RULES

Hola! I’m headed for Colombia for six months in December. I’m going with my boyfriend who has been living in Australia for the past year on a student visa. We’ll be staying for the most part with his family in Bogota. I’m nervous that I’ll offend someone, or do something stupid as I don’t speak Spanish, nor have I spent much time outside of Aus. Any advice on social niceties or customs I should follow while I’m staying? Would love to read your experiences. ...

By Cangura on 2007-07-10 00:05:44. 127 comments.