back home again!

It is already way after midnight when we leave Hong Kong behind us and I must admit that I was really tired after such a long day.

As we boarded the plane a few minutes ago, we noticed we had the last seats in the plane and although this could be a good sign, as soon as we tried to recline the seats, our first problem appeared.

I was the lucky one cuz mine could recline a bit, but Tania’s seat on the other hand couldn’t recline at all. When we turned to a stewardess about the problem, she told us straight she knew there was a problem but because the plane was full, we couldn’t be placed somewhere else … just our luck I guess!?

Much in need for some sleep, I closed my eyes and hoped that this flight would be over soon, but of course, when you wish for something … you’ll never get it!

I kept most of the time tossing and turning, finding a suitable place to sleep, but it just wasn’t working and to top everything off, I was freezing cold as well. I asked for an extra blanket and for the first time ever, I even used an extra pair of socks. It was just soooo freezing cold!

At a given point I just stopped trying to sleep and instead I returned to watching a movie and I must admit that “Hansel & Gretel : the witch hunters” wasn’t such a bad movie choice after all and it kept me awake the whole time.

Halfway the flight or maybe a little bit over it, Tania awoke as well, telling me that her left foot was hurting. Strange to say the least, but as soon as we turned on the light, we noticed that both her feet were really swollen. This is not a good thing, not good at all!!!!!

I guess the reason was because we were cramped in our position and the only reasonable thing I could think of was the fact that her feet must be placed higher, so we placed her left leg up onto my lap so that her other leg had more space. It wasn’t really comfortable, but if it does the trick, we were happy campers!

About a few hours later when the stewardesses came around to serve breakfast, we noticed somewhat of an improvement. Her feet were still swollen, but not as bad as a few hours ago.

I wasn’t really up to having something to eat, but I did manage to eat a bit of yogurt and fresh fruit and I was more than glad to get rid of the plate with food in front of me. I guess me and airplane food just don’t go together, always have been and always will be!

Because we only have about 2 hours left, I turn myself to a bit of entertainment again and this time I choose a television show with Sir Richard Attenborough in the leading roll. It is fun to watch his show and to learn a bit more about his 10 most favorite animals.

As soon as the show finishes, the captain announces that we are going to land in a couple of minutes, talking about timing!

Like always, everything goes smoothly and in no-time we have our bags. Tania was a bit nervous of going through customs because of the fake items she bought a while ago, but it seems that they only have eye for the Asian people coming into the country, so we can pass the area with ease!

Before we catch our shuttle back to the Marriott hotel, we first have one last cup of coffee at Starbucks and I must say that it feels like holiday again and although this time it is sadly enough finished, we can still look back at an awesome adventure so to speak, so in the end I am one happy camper.

Once back at the hotel, we immediately notice Tania’s car and as soon as we get the keys back, we are ready for the drive back home.

Unfortunately Tania’s feet are still swollen, but somehow we managed to get back to her parent’s house in Schelle. Because Tania is still a bit worried when it concerns her feet, she calls her doctor the minute after we said hi to her mother and it turns out she is in luck and can come over immediately.
For once we have an odd goodbye, but just like Tania, I am a bit concerned that more is going on than meets the eye, so in a way I am glad she is on her way to get a professional opinion on what is going on!

Together with Tania’s mum I have a nice conversation about our trip and just about everything in general and in the meantime Tania’s dad even arrives from his cycling trip, just minutes before my own parents arrive.

After half an hour we say goodbye to each other while Tania is still in the waiting room. Sadly enough we can't wait for her return cuz the three of us need to go back home. I have to admit, it is with mixed feelings this time since we are all concerned when it comes to Tania’s health.

The drive back home is a sad one and I wonder how she is doing, but a few hours later I get a call that things aren’t life threatening … I must admit, it is the best news I heard all day!

It is not the perfect way to end the day, but hearing such a thing makes it a good one nevertheless!