the time has come to leave you
Scribbled down on March 2nd, 2007 by she
Posted in Where No Flan Has Gone Before
Once again I wave goodbye to Bangalore and fly through Singapore to land in Manila. In order to make use of my existing ticket and save money, I have to fly back to Edmonton via Manila. 56 hours in the air or in airport lounges, and just over 12 hours in Manila to grab a bite to eat with my friends before starting the last half of the journey back to the great white north.
*sigh*
I won’t miss the crazy work hours, but I will really miss India and the Philippines. The sounds, the smells, the food – and most importantly – the people.
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March 4th, 2007 at 7:12 am
I am sure a certain hubby will be glad to see you back in sloppy old Edmonton.
March 4th, 2007 at 10:16 am
For a person who hasn’t travelled that much, this is just fascinating to me. I mean, 56 hours to get to Edmonton?! Amazing. You’ll love it when you get back here, although if it’s been warmer than +8 where you are you might wonder what I’m talking about and still be freezing when you step off the plane. But people here are almost in their shorts already.
March 4th, 2007 at 10:18 am
Sounds like something video conferencing was invented for.
March 4th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Oh, I missed that you’re already overseas. I’d thought you were headed away from Edmonton, only to return after 12 hours on the ground elsewhere.
March 4th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
mcpypr – He’ll have to wait another day – I’m stuck in Manila until Tuesday morning – I’ll post the story later- and now am not going to get home until after 11pm ;(
Joy – It’s been +26 or higher everywhere I’ve been since the end of Jan – but it’s only been humid in the Philippines. There are some up-sides to India in the winter… if you can survive the perpetual dust. Good thing I know exactly where my winter coat is – at the bottom of my new (and newly broken) suitcase.
Saskboy – This was a pretty long trip (4 weeks in India, 1 week in the Philippines). Sure, video conferencing is nice, but you can’t actually see what’s going on and learn about things people don’t normally talk about if you’re not on-site. And don’t be fooled by my constant griping – I do love to travel. It’s just that after a few weeks, I love to come home and see the hubby too!
March 7th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
ei! i was not able to text you before you leave im so flushed with calls..i will send you pictures through in your yahoo mail. i hope your okay now and your bites. i really loved the earrings! thanks so much. am so happy to see you.