humptydumpty. I often get asked if I would like to live over there. There are several reasons why I won't consider it. 1) I have two more children, and two grandchildren, who live here in the UK. 2) The days of easy immigration to Australia for parents are no longer with us. You need a LOT of capital. Housing, and the cost of living, are both high, and if your medical costs go over a certain limit they could send you back to the UK. 3) I struggle to cope with the heat over there.
I have been able to visit them three times in the last two years, since my husband died. He was unable to travel for some years, due to poor health. The journey is very tiring, though, and getting insurance for a three-month stay is almost impossible, and very expensive. I will be 80 next year, and am hoping that they will all be able to come and visit me.
Luckily they are all very good at keeping in touch, and I enjoy many chats - usually after midnight because of the time difference! I miss my little granddaughter's cuddles, though!