Week 25 (7 – 13 Jan 2007)
Our second week in the UK was so busy that I didn’t get a chance to do any blog entries. And that seems to be one of our main reactions to coming back – our different lifestyle in Uganda characterised as ‘slowly-by-slowly’ is such a contrast to the UK. So many more things are possible and done faster so we try to fit even more into each day, and that’s not always healthy. The greater number of choices and decisions can be overwhelming. However, it has been great to see so many family members and friends and simply spend some time with them doing everyday things.
On Sunday, Keith, Ros, Barney and Elsa visited us in Winchester. I’d forgotten how far away and how hard the floor is while playing cars and garages with Barney (our great-nephew I think). Andrea was forced to be quiet as Elsa (the youngest member of the family) slept on her shoulder.
We took a trip to Stourbridge on Tuesday (returning Wednesday) so that Liam, Molly and Eoifa could count our grey hairs and tell us how old we were. They couldn’t believe that their Mum (Mary) had a brother even older than her! We had a great time, apart from the feet tickling, playing with the playdough, hamster and chemistry set. But not all at the same time. For now. I’m sure Liam will try some chemistry experiments on the hamster or mice soon.
On Thursday we had a very pleasant meal with Libby & Brian at a garden centre before taking Mum to visit Dad. He seemed to be more wide awake than on previous visits and was even telling some jokes. It’s always difficult to say goodbye and leaving Winchester again wasn’t easy. But Laura was waiting for us on our arrival back in Romford.
Friday was busy. The morning was spent in a successful mining expedition in our storage followed by a dental check-up and brief visit (by James) to Sawyers Hall School. Richard arrived in the evening.
And on Saturday, Ian (Andrea’s brother) and his wife, Pat, visited us. We were treated to a ‘proper’ Christmas dinner (turkey and all the trimmings) and Christmas pudding. So we’ve experienced both a hot Ugandan Christmas and a more traditional celebration at home – thanks to Andrea’s Mum who has worked very hard looking after us and even lent us her car while we were travelling around. Our trip would have been much more difficult and less successful without her help.
I’ve had to mention a lot of names in the blog this week because there is still the possibility that I’ll meet some of them before we leave! A few have made subtle requests for more ‘funny bits’, shorter entries and more mention of them by name. I wouldn’t want to embarrass them by saying who has made which ‘suggestions’, at least not until the end of next week when we are far enough away! (Hope that’s Ok with you, Laura.)
On Sunday, Keith, Ros, Barney and Elsa visited us in Winchester. I’d forgotten how far away and how hard the floor is while playing cars and garages with Barney (our great-nephew I think). Andrea was forced to be quiet as Elsa (the youngest member of the family) slept on her shoulder.
We took a trip to Stourbridge on Tuesday (returning Wednesday) so that Liam, Molly and Eoifa could count our grey hairs and tell us how old we were. They couldn’t believe that their Mum (Mary) had a brother even older than her! We had a great time, apart from the feet tickling, playing with the playdough, hamster and chemistry set. But not all at the same time. For now. I’m sure Liam will try some chemistry experiments on the hamster or mice soon.
On Thursday we had a very pleasant meal with Libby & Brian at a garden centre before taking Mum to visit Dad. He seemed to be more wide awake than on previous visits and was even telling some jokes. It’s always difficult to say goodbye and leaving Winchester again wasn’t easy. But Laura was waiting for us on our arrival back in Romford.
Friday was busy. The morning was spent in a successful mining expedition in our storage followed by a dental check-up and brief visit (by James) to Sawyers Hall School. Richard arrived in the evening.
And on Saturday, Ian (Andrea’s brother) and his wife, Pat, visited us. We were treated to a ‘proper’ Christmas dinner (turkey and all the trimmings) and Christmas pudding. So we’ve experienced both a hot Ugandan Christmas and a more traditional celebration at home – thanks to Andrea’s Mum who has worked very hard looking after us and even lent us her car while we were travelling around. Our trip would have been much more difficult and less successful without her help.
I’ve had to mention a lot of names in the blog this week because there is still the possibility that I’ll meet some of them before we leave! A few have made subtle requests for more ‘funny bits’, shorter entries and more mention of them by name. I wouldn’t want to embarrass them by saying who has made which ‘suggestions’, at least not until the end of next week when we are far enough away! (Hope that’s Ok with you, Laura.)
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