'An occasion when someone returns to a place they used to live, work or study.'
What a GREAT word, 'homecoming', don't you think? I know, I have been back awhile and this post is a looooong time coming - but then again, so am I! We are settling into our new life in England, and eagerly preparing for the future. Whilst (listen to me, I'm practically speaking British!) in Florida I wrote about being homesick (see here). Coming home after 6 weeks of being separated from my husband felt AMAZING. To start with, my husband surprised me by picking me at the airport. I felt the the crisp, fresh air of Fall immediately when I stepped out of the airport in Manchester, and fell in love with the gorgeous Autumnal hues of the landscape on the long drive home (obligatory blog post featuring Autumn to follow). Reuniting with Roxy was surreal. I often pictured what it would be like to have her with us in England, and now here she is!! Of course we had a curry (Indian) takeaway for dinner - I had been salivating for weeks in anticipation! During my first weekend back we met with friends for a delicious meal, and celebrated my brother-in-law's 40th birthday with a HUGE bonfire and fireworks display at my father-in-law's. After my absence, it was so good to catch up with family and friends!
My apologies for the quality of the photos! On a side note, I love sparklers, don't you!
Waiting (languishing really) for my settlement visa, I spent a lot of time visualizing what our new life in England would look like. Although we aren't yet residing in our own home(February, we hope!)we have been very fortunate to stay with Barry's Mum, who very much makes us feel at home. Actually we are just down the street from our house - they are in the same development (see below). There is something very familiar about England. Maybe it is the seasons (I grew up in New England), or the funny accents (Rhode Islanders don't pronounce our R's) that I'm used to. Or maybe it's the rich history they both share, or lush countrysides. In any event, England feels like home.
Home Sweet Home
(At least in February, when the tenants move out!)
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What a GREAT word, 'homecoming', don't you think? I know, I have been back awhile and this post is a looooong time coming - but then again, so am I! We are settling into our new life in England, and eagerly preparing for the future. Whilst (listen to me, I'm practically speaking British!) in Florida I wrote about being homesick (see here). Coming home after 6 weeks of being separated from my husband felt AMAZING. To start with, my husband surprised me by picking me at the airport. I felt the the crisp, fresh air of Fall immediately when I stepped out of the airport in Manchester, and fell in love with the gorgeous Autumnal hues of the landscape on the long drive home (obligatory blog post featuring Autumn to follow). Reuniting with Roxy was surreal. I often pictured what it would be like to have her with us in England, and now here she is!! Of course we had a curry (Indian) takeaway for dinner - I had been salivating for weeks in anticipation! During my first weekend back we met with friends for a delicious meal, and celebrated my brother-in-law's 40th birthday with a HUGE bonfire and fireworks display at my father-in-law's. After my absence, it was so good to catch up with family and friends!
Waiting (languishing really) for my settlement visa, I spent a lot of time visualizing what our new life in England would look like. Although we aren't yet residing in our own home(February, we hope!)we have been very fortunate to stay with Barry's Mum, who very much makes us feel at home. Actually we are just down the street from our house - they are in the same development (see below). There is something very familiar about England. Maybe it is the seasons (I grew up in New England), or the funny accents (Rhode Islanders don't pronounce our R's) that I'm used to. Or maybe it's the rich history they both share, or lush countrysides. In any event, England feels like home.
(At least in February, when the tenants move out!)
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Such a cute house! The waiting game is horrible, here's to a quick holiday season and February before you know it!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for being my VERY FIRST comment and for the words of encouragement!! I have, surprisngly, acclimated to the 'waiting game' over the last 9 months, and am fortunate to have a lovely Mum-in-law, BUT we are very excited to reside in our first marital house! Btw, I am enjoying following you and your family's adventures in Paris. X
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