This is a very personal video. If you're here for good old renovation stuff, this video is probably not for you and you can skip this one. We just arrived in France and the next video will be about all the steps necessary to move a family of six to France. I really wanted this video to be ready sooner but the last two weeks were just a roller coaster of emotions and with all the work to get everything ready, there really was no time to edit videos… Also: If you are interested in the Sauna Boat, unfortunately I have no video of it, but you can see a lot of pictures in this instructable I made: www.instructables.com/Saunaboat-Turning-an-Old-Unused-Boat-Into-a-Swimmi/ looking forward to your stories in the comments, linus.
Brave decision ! All will be well, I am sure. I moved from Holland to italy when I was 65 with one cat. Still don't regret it after 13 years. I have subscribed and look forward to learn what is going to happen in France.
Thank you for the video. I think it adds perspective when people explain their reasoning for such a big move. I am a first generation Australian, and my husband is half English and Swedish. We have been talking about moving to Europe for many years. For us, we have cats and a dog, so not as easy to move. I understand the desire of wanting a change and also simplifying life. Australia is one of the most expensive countries to live in now, and as we get older, we don't even want to try to keep up.
Thank you for sharing! Leaving our cat was actually the hardest part. But remember, we are only going away for a year! I know an australian/german couple for whom the dicision to live in one place always feels bad for the Family who then lives far away
@@oinatao do you think you may extend the year? If so, will you bring your cat over then? I could not be parted from mine, as they are like my children. I like them even more than I like my child. 🤣
How very interesting. I came across this video by chance, after I had been watching a video of a young couple who moved to a very rural location. It is a lovely life you are living now, but I understand your decision to move. You are young enough to do this, otherwise you may have reached an older age and the opportunity would be lost, and perhaps regreted. Very best of luck.
Fascinating lifestyle. You did a marvellous thing to set that community up. I’ve never lived in such a place but can see the attraction. My husband is a geologist too so we’ve travelled a lot together and also apart and we’ve both lived in many places together and prior to meeting. It’s always a joy to participate in cultures different to our own. We also spend a lot of time in France and these last few years we have spent a good portion of the European summer in the same place in the Dordogne and have made a community of friends there too. It feels like home to us. I hope you get the same where you are, and I’m pretty sure you will when you find things to join in with there in your down time. All the best. Just back home in Perth Western Australia from the Dordogne.
wow, that must be quite a trip from rural france to perth! I alos hope we find a good community. It might help that the kids will quickly get to learn the language and probably find new friends fast and maybe we get to know their familys then..we will see
😊 thank you for telling us your life story . I was born & grew up in Australia, my parents are European. I've lived in Cologne Germany , Sicily & The Netherlands & now reside in Malta ✌️
@@oinatao Try to find a club/association (local cooking lessons, surf, theater...anything that force you to talk to french people besides the basics). There is no alternative to practicing...and avoid expats groups ! Challenge yourselves playing some kind of games with your kids like traduction of french songs, movie nights of french films....
@@trthib good ideas! I am planing to Join the local Tennis Club. As for the Kids i am not so worried since they will be in school and school is all day in france
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This is a very personal video. If you're here for good old renovation stuff, this video is probably not for you and you can skip this one.
We just arrived in France and the next video will be about all the steps necessary to move a family of six to France. I really wanted this video to be ready sooner but the last two weeks were just a roller coaster of emotions and with all the work to get everything ready, there really was no time to edit videos…
Also: If you are interested in the Sauna Boat, unfortunately I have no video of it, but you can see a lot of pictures in this instructable I made: www.instructables.com/Saunaboat-Turning-an-Old-Unused-Boat-Into-a-Swimmi/
looking forward to your stories in the comments,
linus.
This episode is a beautiful gift to understanding your move. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I was really unsure if anyone would like it, so your comment means a lot to me.
Brave decision ! All will be well, I am sure. I moved from Holland to italy when I was 65 with one cat. Still don't regret it after 13 years. I have subscribed and look forward to learn what is going to happen in France.
Viel Glück für das neue Abenteuer! LG aus Gozo (Malta). Seit mehr als 20 Jahren hier. Maybe off for a change of scenery to Italy someday soon.
Gute Idee! Aber erstmal hier ankommen
Thank you for the video. I think it adds perspective when people explain their reasoning for such a big move. I am a first generation Australian, and my husband is half English and Swedish. We have been talking about moving to Europe for many years. For us, we have cats and a dog, so not as easy to move. I understand the desire of wanting a change and also simplifying life. Australia is one of the most expensive countries to live in now, and as we get older, we don't even want to try to keep up.
Thank you for sharing! Leaving our cat was actually the hardest part. But remember, we are only going away for a year! I know an australian/german couple for whom the dicision to live in one place always feels bad for the Family who then lives far away
@@oinatao do you think you may extend the year? If so, will you bring your cat over then? I could not be parted from mine, as they are like my children. I like them even more than I like my child. 🤣
How very interesting. I came across this video by chance, after I had been watching a video of a young couple who moved to a very rural location. It is a lovely life you are living now, but I understand your decision to move. You are young enough to do this, otherwise you may have reached an older age and the opportunity would be lost, and perhaps regreted. Very best of luck.
Fascinating lifestyle. You did a marvellous thing to set that community up. I’ve never lived in such a place but can see the attraction. My husband is a geologist too so we’ve travelled a lot together and also apart and we’ve both lived in many places together and prior to meeting. It’s always a joy to participate in cultures different to our own. We also spend a lot of time in France and these last few years we have spent a good portion of the European summer in the same place in the Dordogne and have made a community of friends there too. It feels like home to us. I hope you get the same where you are, and I’m pretty sure you will when you find things to join in with there in your down time. All the best. Just back home in Perth Western Australia from the Dordogne.
wow, that must be quite a trip from rural france to perth! I alos hope we find a good community. It might help that the kids will quickly get to learn the language and probably find new friends fast and maybe we get to know their familys then..we will see
Go for it. Life is to be experienced in its many facets. You are raising children who appreciate diversity. 👍
I really hope so
Nice one Linus. Enjoyed it.
Well, its a pretty nice place we're sharing...
😊 thank you for telling us your life story . I was born & grew up in Australia, my parents are European. I've lived in Cologne Germany , Sicily & The Netherlands & now reside in Malta ✌️
Where in Australia did you live?
@@oinatao I was born in Sydney N.S.W but grew up in Perth W.A
@@fourtails1192 i lived in Orange for a year. Went to Sydney twice and loved it.
@@oinatao Australia is a vast & beautiful place where most of the wildlife can kill you 😂
Me too! Hello neighbour! Living in Gozo (I am from Germany) ;-)
J espère que vous apprenez le Français en attendant 😊😊😊surtout la grammaire, le vocabulaire viendra tout seul 😊
Les enfants apprendront vite, mais pour moi, cela pourrait prendre toute l'année.
@@oinatao Try to find a club/association (local cooking lessons, surf, theater...anything that force you to talk to french people besides the basics). There is no alternative to practicing...and avoid expats groups ! Challenge yourselves playing some kind of games with your kids like traduction of french songs, movie nights of french films....
@@trthib good ideas! I am planing to Join the local Tennis Club. As for the Kids i am not so worried since they will be in school and school is all day in france