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Day 10
... too good a job of integrating myself into Swedish society (although I draw the line at a few things, for example all the inflexible traditions - the rebel in me just has to eat my split pea soup on a day other than Thursday). But I've at least had a chance to observe people and remember how I used to be and how I still can be if I consciously choose to do so. I can take all the things I like about the eccentric, friendly English and all ...
Airports and aeroplanes
The thing about airports is, they're boring and expensive. Well, Hong Kong's not expensive but being bored does mean that I'm probably munching on something. A coffee at Hong Kong airport is about $20, which sounds like a lot. I had £15 which I swapped for HKD and I think I was given almost $200! I'm rich!! Rich an bored. I call my best friend James on Viber which is free for us and we chatted for about 20mins. It's at this moment while ...
Day 9
... to look like a yuppie tosser). So I take a mental picture instead. And I'm delighted to finally hear people calling each other "duck".
In yet another cafe, the discussion turns to central heating, that ever-topical subject in the British Isles. How expensive it is and why you're better off putting in double glazing instead (said 'double glazing' apparently being plastic sheeting). Most Swedes wouldn't even ...
Days 7 and 8
... 80s. And I suppose also that since tuition fees were introduced, they have to appeal to an even more middle-class student population. Leaves me feeling like it's all a pretty facade with little substance.
Rant over. We walk up the hill to Broomhill, an area familiar to both of us, as we both lived in student halls and other accommodation nearby. We continue the trek up to Crookes, where the music department building is ...
A few pints before we leave!
Officially, I think our trip starts today... our leaving do! Thanks for all the friends and family that were able to make it and we hope you enjoyed the little buffet we prepared. Thank you for the gifts we received too, a delicious cake from Richard and ...
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