Although I was having second thoughts about heading back
home for Easter, once I returned back to Dublin airport I was glad to see some
familiar faces for the first time in two months. I was excited to see all my
friends and family and begin the endless stories of my time so far in Denmark
and thankfully everyone provided a welcoming ear to my continuous talking!
I have to admit waking up in my own double bed was a good
feeling as opposed to the little bed in my dorm in Aarhus and after calibrating
with my surroundings the first thing I set off to do was meet up with my eagerly
awaiting friends.
We met for lunch and I spent the whole day telling them about
my adventure so far as well as answered an abundance of questions about Danish society, the people and what I’ve got
up to so far...so as I’m sure you are aware that took some time!
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| Reunited! |
That night I met up with another group of friends and we decided
to celebrate my return by going out in Newry. I missed the nightlife at home so
much, but what I hadn’t realised was how much unnecessary time we spent on
getting ready before going out! I have to give it to the Danes, they definitely
have their priorities in order; half the time getting ready…twice the time pre-drinking!
Although it takes a lot of effort I was excited to get dressed up and head out
with my friends that I haven’t seen in what felt like so long!
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The following day, I received a text from my friend saying
she was on her way to pick me up and head to Silent Valley for a BBQ as she wanted
to spend as much time with me before I had to go back to Denmark, which was secretly
a sadder thought for her than it was for me ;)!
We headed out on the long and windy roads to Silent Valley and the thought
dawned on me; being away from home and being given the opportunity to live in a
completely different environment, really gave me a new perspective on the
country I’m proud to say I’m from. The scenery we have here in Ireland is one
of natural beauty and something we should be grateful for!
Saturday came faster than expected, leaving me only one day
before I returned back to Denmark! Due to the early flight I had
booked for the next morning on Easter Sunday, my family and I decided to have Easter
Dinner on Saturday and I have never been more excited for a proper roast dinner
in my life! It’s the traditional food that we really take for granted, and
appreciate most when we’ve gone so long without it!
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| Easter Celebrations! |
Saturday night brought around some last minute packing and
an early night, ready to get up and at it bright and early the next morning!
I met Kate and her Sister in Dublin airport at the
unappreciated time of 7am and we headed off back to little Aarhus, this time much more prepared for what to expect than we were the first time around! Although I was saddened to
leave my family behind yet again, I so excited to see the group of people I could happily call my friends after just two short months!
‘No one realises how
beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old,
familiar pillow.’ – Lin Yutang
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