We expatriates are often asked by our more sedentary friends what we miss the most when we are away for so long. Here it is, in a nutshell:
And of course the whole gamut of culture – cinema, festivals, live music, books, newspapers, exhibitions, theatre… We save a fortune whilst we are away, and the minute we are back we immediately spend it all on concerts, organic food and intensive shopping. It’s a great moment to grasp – the feeling of extreme excitement and eager anticipation as you first set foot in a developed country after months away. But it’s surprising how quickly it passes, how quickly you forget to savour the simple pleasure of rocket salad with shavings of parmesan cheese, to stop and listen to the free jazz concert in the park on your way home from work, to make a detour by the museum…
Well, for our sake out here I hope you’re enjoying the summer, and in the meantime we’ll enjoy the goodies I brought back from South Africa.
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