Apartment Secured!

Last week we applied for an apartment and today we heard we got accepted as tenants. It is located right on Oxford street on the edge of the Darlinghurst/Surry Hills suburbs. We get the keys on Friday 2nd of November, and we will move in that same day.







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First week

We are 1 week in Sydney now. The first few days we were really bothered by Jet-lag, maybe more than usual because of the fact that we were trying to get into the normal rhythm more then on a holiday.

Let’s see what we've done so far:

• Opened our bank-accounts.
This is really easy and they give you the debit-cards straight away. Transfer from the Dutch bank-account takes only 2 working-days.
• Applied for a Tax File Number (TFN)
• Found an apartment (more about that later on)
• Been to Ikea
• Bought some furniture (sofa, bed, table and chairs) – not Ikea ;)
• Bought some appliances (fridge, washing machine, vacuum cleaner)
• Met up with some old friends

We have arrived!

After a very long flight from Amsterdam to London and Singapore we have arrived in Sydney. Passing immigration is a bit of an anti-climax since they just stamp your passport and dont ask any questions. Also no welcoming committee with flowers on behalf of the governor of New South Wales ;)

Time to say goodbye (part 3)

At Schiphol Airport with all the bags.

Having coffee with friends and family at the airport, the last time to say goodbye.

Bye Bye everyone, see ya all later in Sydney !
Off to the gate.

Packing 3

Done!! Only 82kg!

Packing 2

Half-way. Everything may actually fit!

Packing 1

Finally, we're packing.. or how to fit your life in a suitcase.

Time to say goodbye (part 2)

Today was the second farewell party. We invited about 60 people, both friends and family to our party, held at Prik in Amsterdam. The weather was surprisingly good so we could spend some time in the sun. My friend Harald held a great speech on behalf of our friends and presented us with a little book in which they had all written a few memorable facts. We'd like to thank everyone for their presence and the gifts.

  Listening to the speech.

Together with our nephew Joeri.

Time to say goodbye (part 1)

Today was out last day at work. This also meant the start of saying goodbye. A lot of co-workers came to the farewell gettogether in companies cafeteria. We also got a great gift: a 1 year rental of a piece of art in Sydney. Great for our new home.