Thankfully it's been a slow start to my anticipated adventure. After finishing work two weeks behind schedule, the days before leaving were very rushed and stressful. So it was nice arriving to cousin's place in London and having a few days to relax and start planning my journey. Yes, I said 'start', seeing as I only purchased the Calgary to London leg of my travels and left with only a rough itinerary, I figured a little more planning would be in order.
A lot's changed since my visit to Littleton street two years ago. My cousin Nasreen has opened a little eBay cottage and it is fun to watch her wheel and deal, trying to get in a last second bid while seeing to the needs of her children, and entertaining her Canadian guest. Her husband Steve hasn't changed much, still obsessed with sports and makes the most delicious Sunday lunches. I do get a kick out of watching him obsessing over whether the wireless router's unplugged for fear that his family might get cancer or something.
Her oldest daughter Sofi is no longer the quiet girl who ignored me during my previous trips. She's now an adorable little chatter box that won't leave me alone and it is wonderful conversing with her. The youngest daughter, Mari, was only seven weeks old when I was here two years ago. I remember walking around the house with her lying in my folded arms, rocking her to sleep. How strange to see that she's now walking around herself. She's got beautiful blue eyes, loves reading books, has a sweet laugh and is obsessed with Noddy.
I have family spread all over London and it has been great seeing everyone again. Had a wonderful night at Colbeh, a delicious Persian restaurant. It was interesting to watch the waiter make naans and rotis in the clay over that was situated at the front of the restaurant, two feet from our table. I really enjoyed walking through South Woodford and having lunch at my uncle's place. It is where we stayed during my childhood trips here and it bought back a lot of great memories.
4 comments:
Yo what's up, I thought you would have been in Katmandu by now!!! Quit dallying in the civilized west and move on to some place more exotic so we can read about some really crazy adventures!!!
but i´m having such a wonderful time and don´t wanna leave. :-)
samina, you're too slow in posting! i guess we can excuse you as you must be too busy traveling and doing cool stuff and not having internet access but i miss you! i need regular contact! a month between posts is too much.
did you go through laptop withdrawal?
Yup, serious laptop withdrawal! But my handy little pda offers a little relief and keeps me going. I miss you to!
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