Hi Janice,

TBH, we didn't have anyone at the airport to see us off - we just couldn't bear it. We stayed in a hotel at the airport the night before and then caught our flight the next morning. Saying your final goodbyes at the airport is devastating, and the last thing I wanted was to blub for England whilst waiting to check in, whilst waiting to board and then on the plane (once i start blubbing, I just can't seem to stop!!).

We had a family goodbye party so got most of the goodbyes done that way. Some friends came too so even more ticked off the list at the same time. Try to keep it all to a minimum, it's emotionally and physically draining. But, once you're sitting on the plane and you've taken off, you're so focussed on the next step in your new life that all the heartache becomes a distant memory.

Good luck on telling your parents.

Which part of Perth have you chosen to live in?

Dolly