Thanks Kiwi Chick, thats something thats looking more and more likely. Its just so painful to think of shelling out so many quids! I'm halfway through my PPL here so may as well finish that off and reconsider my options - one of which may have to be giving up the flying dream
Toolowtoofast - thanks for your advice, sounds like our Antipodean licences aren't as valued overseas as we're told!