Wills, the youngest of the Magnon offspring, and his lovely girlfriend Kellogg, are now permanently installed in Australia.
Wills was born here in France, was educated in Blighty, and has lived just about everywhere that has exotic sandy beaches; he has now decided to settle in Oz. Originally he went to live in Melbourne, but the climate wasn't to his taste, so he's moved up to Byron Bay; the home of beaches, surf, and that relaxed Aussie lifestyle.
Byron Bay is one of the most northerly coastal towns in New South Wales, almost touching on Queensland on the East coast of Oz. For someone like Wills, it's much more his style.
He really doesn't muck about when choosing somewhere to live. This house, above, is a classic, and they're already getting stuck into the garden, which (as you can see) really needs it. We spoke via Skype recently, and were given a guided tour.
And, yes, they've also got Wallabies in the garden; well, it wouldn't be Oz if you didn't!
I've said before that I thoroughly approve of both Tenpin's and Wills's move to Oz, If I'd been their age today, I expect I'd do the same.
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I thank you!
Looks fabulous - shame they're so far away though. p.s. Just read another post that came up on 'You might like' titled 'Gypsy Cro'about the couple taking a year out to travel round France in a gypsy caravan - wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWe lost contact with them unfortunately. They were brave souls!
DeleteWell the kids have certainly chosen a great climate to live in.Byron Bay is known by every aussie,I imagine you will hear all about it as time goes by,a very interesting place that we have visited many times.I wish them both well and much happiness.
ReplyDeleteSuch posts challenge one's self-consciousness. They will be happy because this is what they have chosen - but if I had to live there, it would be dire.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why?
DeleteI think I could deal with wallabies!
ReplyDeleteIt looks bliss Cro.
ReplyDeleteYou have holidays made for life.
We already had a daughter a bit further up the coast, So Lady Magnon visits regularly.
DeleteExciting times for Wills and Kellog. No doubt tinged with a little sadness that they will be living so far away. But you have to be happy for them; it's a great country.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for being happy your children have found their places to call home, even if it's a world away from you. They look very happy, and i'm glad they found a place that's to their liking. As others have said, it's a shame they're so far away from you, but with Skype, you can see and talk to them regularly.
ReplyDeleteHow long's your flight?
ReplyDeleteI believe it's something like 26 hrs, but Richard Branson's working on it!
DeleteI agree with you that If we were younger Aus is the place to be.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Grandson out there, 19 years old and finding work everywhere he goes. The reverse is true of his brother who returned back to Ayr and is 21, he cannot find work for love nor money and has tried everything, even the super stores don't want him. He's been life guarding during the Summer but its coming to an end and he's desperate for a job.
Briony
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Luckily Wills's work is internet based so he could be (and often was) anywhere in the world. But, you're right; there's work for everyone, probably because they only accept people who have something to offer!
DeleteI am hoping to go over to Sydney next year - will have to see if I can manage further north - or perhaps they will be crossing the ditch at some stage - I don't think Wills has been to N.Z.
ReplyDeleteAs a Melbourne Resident I absolutely understand Will's disdain for the climate in in southern Oz
ReplyDeleteGood on you for not whinging about them moving so far away. It is so much easier to keep in touch these days and Australia, particularly the northern beachy part, is a paradise for young people looking for a healthy, outdoorsy life style. I'm sure they'll love it there, it's a delightful, easy going place to live.
ReplyDeleteCheers
I visited Tasmania and a couple of cities (Melbourne and Sydney)on the mainland of Australia. Beautiful place.
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