The process of returning, the re-entry, had its usual narrative. An epic journey (I swear it took me about 5 days to get home). I arrived at the final baggage carousel looking greasy and creasy. I'd picked up a cold somewhere between Brisbane and Hong Kong, my nose was red, my skin dry and I'm fairly sure I smelled. G looked slightly scared rather … [Read more...]
The Expat Niche
September 1, 2014 by 41 Comments
I was searching through my bag for a pen while chatting to a new friend when I found my house keys. The Adelaide house keys. It was an impulse buy at the hardware store - I'd collected one of those miniature torches as a keyring. The torch had assisted in the walk to the local restaurant, particularly the part where you make your way through the … [Read more...]