So I have been back in
Tanzania for 2 full days. I really enjoyed my time home. And I was so glad to
see all of you loved ones! I was so glad to have been able to share in one of
my best friend’s wedding. I had so much
fun and loved spending every minute with all of you! However, after 4 weeks, I
was ready to come back, because I love my job, right now this is just where the
roads have brought me, and I missed my Tanzanian home.
My flight from Amsterdam
was late coming in and customs took longer than I hoped. But, to greet me at
the airport with a smile was one of my good friends from school. After a long
journey, a familiar smiling face at the airport is always a great reminder that
you are home. The downside to Saturday
was I had arrived a day to late to fully enjoy some friends before they
left.
So, according to my
father traveling from west to east is easier on jet lag than east to west, I
don’t know that I totally agree. Getting to bed at 12:30 am on Saturday and
waking up at 4:30 am and not able to go back to sleep is example one. Today,
11:00 pm to 4:30ish am is example two. Today was not as productive as I would
have hoped. Though, naps definitely make
today that much better. But I have my fingers crossed for tonight!
But, what is it truly
like being back? After not being home for more than two years, I definitely
appreciate the nice amenities of the US – hot water at your fingertips, fast
internet, WASHING MACHINES, water all the time from a faucet. But, I knew what
I was expecting when I got back. I just have to readjust to the old way of
doing things. But all of this is minor.
The best welcome home gift was a scenic sunrise this morning during my
run. Imagine being at a raised level looking down on a flat land with random
hills sprouting and low clouds with the peaks of those hills peaking though
adding the gorgeous colors of a sunrise. It was a great run. So now, it’s time to get back in the swing of
things.
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