I am home, safe and sound. The trip went very well, with only a small delay on my flight from Iceland to Norway. A shuttle picked me up 08:00 am, and I arrived Tønsberg around 10:00 am (Canadian time).
Describing exactly how it is to be home after 10 months is impossible. It feels right and wrong at the same time. Wrong might be an incorrect way to put it, but it feels like there are several small pieces missing. I guess the emotional rollercoaster isn't over yet. However, the happiness I was filled with when I got reuinted with my family at the airport released a lot of the tention from the goodbyes. I have a confession to make (haha): I have never cried as badly as I did when I finally hit bed after the long travel. Despite the tears, I know it's not "the end". With today's technology and travel possibilites we can stay in touch with anyone, anywhere. The distances might be far and prices high, but I know I will remain friends with people if I make enough wishes and work hard. This is one of my favorite saying, and I think it fits perfect to a situation like this: "Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you. Until we meet again!" |
Enough serious talk. There are lots of funny, strange and a little bit challenging parts about being home, including switching back to the language and old habits. Today I went to the mall and had problems using the Norwegian paying machines. In Canada you have to press OK several times before entering the pin code, while in Norway (probably other places too) you immediately enter the code and press enter. Because I forgot the machines started beeping every time I tried to pay (lol). I also caught myself talking to my dog in English. English words in general slip out in the middle of a sentence every now and then. Just as I thought adapting to the new life in Canada was challenging, I find readjusting back just as hard.
I hope you all enjoy your last days in your host country and homecoming. Travel safe.
There's so much more to say, but I have chosen to split it in multiple posts instead of writing one long.
I hope you all enjoy your last days in your host country and homecoming. Travel safe.
There's so much more to say, but I have chosen to split it in multiple posts instead of writing one long.