Flight QF2 from London into Sydney was the beginning of a new life and Officialdom had my passport. Her eyes moved from my photo to my face and back to my photo. “I’ve had a haircut, I offered in support". No need. “Welcome to Australia Sir, but why on earth do you want to come and live in this God forsaken place for?”
Ignoring her remark, I smiled and skipped and danced through Arrivals and out into the welcoming embrace of my new home…. "Yes. Welcome to Australia indeed sir!"