The unicorn was the last thing I needed and, once found, my quest was over. About time I thought. It wasn't quite the quest for the holy grail, but it was a unicorn, they're not so easy to find and I had to quest hard to do so; who doesn't like a quest though right?
Over the last week of questing I've collected almost six kilograms of things for my niece 
It probably doesn't sound a lot by weight however the Finland package had to go over two big boxes and my nephews' box was huge too, one by one metres square! I sent clothing, toys, books, craft stuff for them to do and some little-tacker-specific things for each: A princess costume and a talking unicorn for my niece and little army men figures, tools, tool box and tool-belt for my nephew. It's all very cute and I'm looking forward to seeing the unboxing videos and some fashion shows that will ensue.
I don't know how much money I spent on the gifts, a lot though; I know, love isn't about things, however I can't be with either of these two little kids and it makes me feel better knowing they'll have some paper to rip open from uncle G-dog, widely known as the best uncle that ever walked the earth. It's true. I have a feeling both would rather I posted myself though.
Australia Post and Posti in Finland will carry the packages and when at the post office today I saw some disparity.
The Finland postage
The two boxes to Finland cost me $72 and $77 respectively so $149 in total for a combined weight of just under six kilograms. Finland is a long way from Australia, some 37 bazillion kilometres in fact, so I didn't think this was too bad from a price perspective. I was told it would take about two weeks which is the same as it always takes and off the packages went. I suspect it may be longer than two weeks though.
The Australian postage
The box to far north Queensland surprised me though. The postage cost me $108 and the chap told me it could take a long time; in fact, he said it's likely the Finland packages would get to Finland prior to the other getting to it's destination here in Australia. Erm...How does that work?
There was no explanation other than, Covid 19. I wasn't surprised. With less flights crossing the country and globe freight may take a little longer to get to its destination but the disparity in time and cost didn't make a lot of sense though.
I'm not at all worried about the cost of postage in truth; $257AUD is a small price to pay for the enjoyment those kids will get from the stuff I sent and I had a good time finding the things in the first place - I'm really looking forward to those packages arriving in the next few weeks or so and to seeing the photos and video that my brother 
How about you? What are your postage experiences? Have you ever had to post internationally and baulked at the price, had something not arrive in good condition or at all? With so much online shopping these days I'd imagine the postal services around the world have had to change how they do business...Have you had any experiences and if so feel free to share them below.
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