Going Home

I’ve packed my bags, just got the few clothes that I need for the next day at work, and the journey home.

It’s been a very good trip. From a work perspective I think that I have got a lot done. And from a personal point of view I have had a great time. All the people at work have been incredibly welcoming. I’ve been made to feel like everyone’s friend, and for that I am truly grateful. Whenever I have needed any help, or even when I didn’t know I needed help, there has been someone to come to my aid.

I’m going to miss the people here, the energy of the country and the friends that I’ve made.

Things that I am looking forward to when I come home are:

• Salad
• Pasta
• Roast Dinner
• Cold weather
• Alice

Not necessarily in that order.

Things you should know when you come here.

1. The taxi driver taking you from the airport is not a psychopath, everyone drives like this. You’ll get used to it
2. Ask for hot water in the restaurants, then you know that it has been boiled. Or get mineral water.
3. Work out where you can get your laundry done several days before you are due to run out of clothes
4. Get an Indian SIM card, calls in India, and home, are much much cheaper like this.
5. Don’t even think about renting a car and driving yourself anywhere. Rent a car that comes with a driver, it’s cheaper.
6. Eat with your right hand.
7. Bring insect repellent, and buy bug killer when you get here. The buggers are everywhere.
8. Buy your own loo roll, and take some with you everywhere. (I sound like my dad)
9. Dosa, Idly, Uthappam and Paratha are all very nice things to have for lunch or dinner. These things seem to be spelt differently everywhere that you go.
10. Carry Imodium with you wherever you go!