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Australian shares things that 'blew her mind' when she moved to the UK
Former gymnast Amie Elizabeth. who has lived in London for the past two years, took to TikTok to share 'the things that blow Australians minds about …
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Australian Visitors Amazed by London's Rapid Delivery, Historic Charm, and Immense Scale
London, United Kingdom Recent visitors from Australia have expressed their astonishment at various aspects of life in the UK capital, according to Australian expat Amie Elizabeth, who has resided in London for two years. Her friends, on their first visit, were particularly struck by three key differences. One significant surprise was the efficiency of Amazon's same-day delivery service. "My friend forgot one of her phone chargers, and so we ordered her a new phone charger off of Amazon," Elizabeth recounted. "We ordered it at like 8:00 AM, and it arrived by 10:00 PM." This rapid service reportedly "blew their mind." The sheer volume of historic architecture also left a strong impression. Visitors noted the presence of modern establishments, such as McDonald's, housed within "beautiful old Victorian buildings," a stark contrast to what they are accustomed to. Elizabeth herself admitted to being "mesmerized by all the beautiful historic buildings" when she first moved to London. Finally, the immense size and constant activity of London proved overwhelming. One friend remarked that it would take "a whole month to spend in London to like unpack it." Elizabeth agreed, adding, "You need an entire lifetime to see all of London, and even then, you won't see it." These observations highlight the unique blend of history, modernity, and urban dynamism that defines London for newcomers.
