Hi Helen,

Great to hear from you again although it was sad to hear that things didn't quite work out for you downunder. No need to feel bad about it though, you had quite a rigorous time working your way around NZ and, as you say, no time to put roots down anywhere and familiarise yourself with a particular area and it's people. I think that sort of thing is OK for the very young, foot-loose and fancy-free types who have all the time in the world to wander around. It's different though when you're a couple and looking to settle down and start a family. Perhaps if you both could have found 'proper jobs' and applied for Work Permits you could have found a base to settle in and work from to give you the stability you needed.

Hope things will work out for you in the UK and that you'll soon feel better about being back. Spring is just a couple of months away (if there is such a thing in the UK anymore :D ) and perhaps that will help lift your spirits. Once you find jobs again and get your own space, things will slot back into place. You'll always have your memories of NZ and know that it'll still be there if you want to go back and have another try although it won't be on a WHV this time (only one bite of the cherry).

Good luck to you both and let us know how you get on.