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cjones2002

cjones2002

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American expat in Australia

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About me

American

Lives in Sydney

Registration: 15 September 2009

About

A tongue & cheek look at one Black man's move down under to my wife's homeland. After stints in Chicago & LA we've settled with the 2 little ones in lovely Sydney. Get a taste of life down under and have a laugh along the way.
Interests: soccer, weekend bbq, basketball, rugby ague(??)

My expat journey

usaaustralia
Sydney, Australia

Since Sept 2008

Sydney, Australia

raising kids, paying through the eye for cable, BBQs on the deck, skype calls back home, saying things like "g'day", "cheers mate" & "flick me the preso"
BBQs, Pommies, wine, family, the beach, boat rides, fishing, tubing, my in-laws cookings
cost of living, no costco, traffic, lack of selection, beer prices

Los Angeles, USA

Jul 2002 - Sept 2008

Los Angeles, USA

Hollywood United Football Club, Santa Monica Waves Netball, beach volleyball beers, America Scores
french fries from the corner shop, great friends, Uncle RoRo, weather, organic markets
traffic, distance from family, real estate prices

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cjones2002
cjones2002 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Lornita

African Americans in Australia by Lornita

Hi My husband and I are thinking of moving from Canada to Sydney but he is unsure as to how he will be accepted in Australia as he is African Americans. I was hoping to hear from any African Americans currently living in Australia or who have ...

cjones2002

Lorna - check out expatsinoz.blogspot.com for some entertaining posts on life here. Also, you and your husband can join the African-Americans in Australia facebook group and everyone there is really helpful. Read More

cjones2002
cjones2002 replied to a thread
16 years ago
Lornita

African Americans in Australia by Lornita

Hi My husband and I are thinking of moving from Canada to Sydney but he is unsure as to how he will be accepted in Australia as he is African Americans. I was hoping to hear from any African Americans currently living in Australia or who have ...

cjones2002

Lorna - there aren't many of us but the transition hasn't been bad at all. I've been here a year and just recently met up with some other African Americans and a Black Canadian well. Here's a link to my blog where I talked about our first meet up. ... Read More