Yes I am back in the land of fish and chips and miserable weather but goodness it feel real good to be back surrounded by familiarity. I'm in the midst of family, good food, people practicing their faith during the blessed month of ramadan. I cannot be any happier, it's surreal. Don't know how I stayed away for so long and even more to the point I don't know how I'll go back!!
The flight took forever though, it was 8 hours in real time but it seemed like it was in the air forever. The girl next to me fainted for half an hour or so. The stewardesses had to get their first aid kit out and get her breathing back to normal. Of course when the girl was back to normal folks wouldn't stop asking how she's doing and how she fainted yadiyadiya etc. Basically it took a long time to fall asleep or watch a movie or do anything afterwards. But the journey was smooth and train ride was lovely. I got to see the countryside and smell the emergence of autumn.
I spent most of the weekend recuperating as my bodyclock was five hours behind and thus in a state of confusion but have also had time to play footie with my siblings and cook iftar and dinner with my mum. So far I'm having a marvelous time. We're cooking lots of food to share with our neighbours and local mosque. I'm trying to get some work material recorded but so far I'm not getting past the livingroom! will keep you posted!
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