Greg's mum departs.

Well after a week with us, it was time to go home... After Greg's recent loss of his grandma, I am sure it was important for him to have his mother here, but for me - it's always nice to have someone from home. It's funny after 5 years away I still get homesick, but it's not so strong that it makes me want to rush back. That said it's so very nice to have a familiar face to say good morning when you wake up, to wish you good day at work. To welcome you home when your working day is over and to wish you a goodnight before you go to bed. When you're away from your family and friends for so long you realise how much the little things count and how much you take for granted when you're at home. Anyway after some initial check in problems, such as "your plane is delayed 11hrs" - whatever! Christine is finally heading home after 5 weeks away via Kuala Lumpur and not Singapore.

On the train to Schipol.