Thursday 29 September 2016

Back home

A panorama photo of the River Danube through Budapest
Yesterday was the last day of my holiday and it was spent traveling home. My parents had been very sweet and had driven my sister and I (yes, and Brom) to the airport. I wanted to reclaim some money from a purchase I had made in Germany, but I hadn't read the form properly and already checked in my luggage, including the tax free item! That will teach me next time!

Since I traveled business class (or some such), I had an extra luggage allowance and I made real good use of that! I had managed to keep everything in the two suitcases, since I really didn't want to have a carry-on as well. I wouldn't have known how to get it home for a start. The two cases were heavy enough as they were.

A sneaky photo back
Miss Oswin was a bit unsure when I got through the door, but she soon realised I was the treat person and climbed on my lap and drooled all over me. Before she was allowed to go outside for a bit! I did actually buy her a few souvenirs as well. I give her treats that I buy here in Norway, but in Prague and Vienna there were several other flavours available. Four bags of treats made their way into my luggage. 

Even though we visited or traveled through seven countries in total, I only managed three flags. Since Slovakia was only a drive-through, we never saw anything touristy. In Hungary I did see a flag, but it was too small and I figured once we hit the souvenir shops, I would get the proper size. Well, opera got in the way and we never got to a souvenir shop that sold flags. But I did manage to get the flag of the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria to add to my collection. I had one of Poland, but it wouldn't stand in my vase, so I needed a new one. 

Me and my sister Gera
This morning was an early morning again: back to work. I had not been looking forward to it, especially since the weather is not that nice either, but in order to go on other holidays I will need to work and earn some money! Mind you, playing the tourist does become tiring in the end as well. Plus that castles, churches and beautiful town centers did start to blend a bit in the end. 

There will be a few posts coming up regarding the holiday. Thoughts and reflections so to say, that I didn't want to bother Brom with when he was writing. And when all that is done, I will make a book for me and my sister with all the posts and a lot more photos of this holiday. As a reminder of a beautiful holiday. And of course in due time there will be calendars made as well and you will get the chance of winning one, but more on that when they are made/about to be made.

Photos by my sister Gera

10 comments:

  1. Welcome back. I think the best part of travel is the memories when you're back home.

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  2. Hari OM
    Hiya Mara - glad to see you back at the keyboard, though I must say Brom was a brilliant tour guide! Straight back into work is a bit hard, but as you say, needs must. Great that Miss O was snuggly on your return and that the world is still all in the right place. Look forward to your reflections. YAM xx

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    1. Needs must and it was quite an easy day. I am glad to be back at the keyboard as well, I must admit. And Brom is able to rest his head now as well, so all is well in our household!

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  3. Het was fijn om mee te lezen. Veel mooie herinneringen gebouwd!

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    1. Geweldig mooie herinneringen. Echt een geweldige vakantie gehad, ook al kon ik jou dan maar voor anderhalve minuut bezoeken...

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  4. Welcome home...looks like you all had a wonderful holiday...we sure loved following your travels!

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  5. Mara we are glad to read you and Brom are home safely and Miss Oswin gave you a proper welcome...what a nice vacation.
    When do you go back to work?
    Hugs Madi and mom

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  6. Oh, yes, being a tourist is very tiring. And they do all begin to run together a bit! But it is beautiful to have the memories for the cold winder nights!

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    1. That's why we decided to do different things all the time. Like the UN-tour in Vienna or the tour through the Alps.

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  7. Glad you made it home and had treats for Miss Oswin. You got some great flags! It is fun making books of your trips. Always love your calendars.

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