Immigration to Australia

Where is home? Home is where the heart can laugh without shyness. Home is where the heart's tears can dry at their own pace. ~ Vernon Baker There is no better place than home. Where one could see the cobwebs and spiders swinging back and forth; where the candles burning and slowly the flames melts it all away; where the laughters echo and fills the heart with gladness; where love blooms like flowers in May..... Is there any place better than home?

Immigration has been the core step to reach a foreign land and establish a domicile . It has been man's nature of survival to look for a greener land and live a better life. Since time immemorial, people kept on traveling, transferring from place to place, looking for a place called home. While many perceive that immigration looses the attachment of the old self to its home and embraces a new chapter, it is not absolute. Living in a place like Australia for instance makes immigration worthwhile.

The rolling plains, the dry yet damp desert, the fresh flowing water, sprawled cities and inviting beaches makes the country livable and so natural to establish a home away from home. Living in Australia does not make one miss entirely what is left behind. From jobs to schools, and comfy way of living, it is undeniable that migrating would be fulfilling and worthwhile. If looking for friendly people, Australians are noted for their amiableness. Well known for living in a laid back style, it does makes it interesting. 

For one, one need not cope up to the fast and busy life while leaving things around unappreciated. Aside from the people factor and the climate, the work opportunity is beaming with abundance. There is no doubt why people cross the seas to share a portion of its bounty.A home without love is not a home. Similarly, with the beauty that Australia has to offer, loving Australia is not difficult. While nostalgic waves come and go.... living in Australia away from the home is like... having a home away from home.

Australia prides itself with a diverse wildlife: kangaroos, koalas, possums, wallabies, potaroos, dugongs, kookaburras, arowana fishes, Tasmanian tigers, emus, platypus, spiders, scorpions, octopus, wobbegong shark, barracuda, jellyfish, stonefish, and stingrays--the name-dropping can go on forever. Yes, the Aussie wildlife is indeed endlessly fascinating. Take note though that we're talking wild creatures here, and many an Outback casualty have something to do with animals.

Snakes in your Tent

Don't worry, snakes don't usually wander into peoples' tents; after all they are every bit afraid of humans as we are of them. It should interest you to know though that Australia is renowned for having the most species of poisonous snakes in the world. And the venomous variety in Australia outnumbers its non-venomous ones. In case of a snakebite, it is most important that you stay still so the venom doesn't spread. Apply pressure to the bitten area, preferably with firm bandages, about as tight as you would bind a sprained ankle. Do not apply a tourniquet. Splint the whole area to immobilise. Then have someone drive you to the nearest hospital or doctor as quickly as possible. Remember, in Australia, the number for emergency services is ‘000'.

Crocodiles

Waterholes or ‘billabongs’ that you may come across in your travel might look inviting especially in the sweltering sun, but unless you want to be buddy-buddy with crocodiles, DO NOT GO IN THE WATER. Australia's Saltwater Crocodile is the largest of its species and yes, they can and do kill humans. On the other hand, freshwater crocs rarely bother humans. In any case, signboards will warn about the presence of crocodiles in billabongs, lakes, and other bodies of water, but don’t always count on them. It's best not to go there for even a quick dip. Your travel guide should know about the safest swimming holes to go to.

Furry Animals

Sure, Taz of Looney Tunes, and cartoonized kangaroos, and other furry animals may seem cute and harmless on TV, but beware of them in real life. Kangaroos, for one, can pack a mighty kick with those back feet. And yes, they're handy with their paws as well. (No wonder they're often depicted wearing boxing gloves.) And then, there are the dingoes. They may look sweet, but they're still untamed, so have second thoughts when you feel tempted to pet them.