Jan-2014
Will I stay or will I go?
Here I am, at Dusseldorf Airport, waiting for my delayed airplane to arrive and bring me to London Heathrow for my connecting flight. I already had a delay of 40 minutes for the same plane, but now they don’t even know when the aircraft will land. The plane flew to Cologne instead of Dusseldorf and I am waiting to hear some good news from the airline or I am afraid I’ll miss my connecting flight to Buenos Aires. Please oh please arrive on time British Airways. I know it’s the horrible weather conditions that don’t allow the plane to land at this moment, but hopefully that will change in a few minutes.
Homesick
After having said goodbye an hour ago to my loved ones at the airport and yesterday at home I was now finally looking forward to boarding the plane. The enthusiasm entered as soon as I sat down at the gate and started talking to the American girl sitting next to me. Leaving was really tough this time. Somehow I’ve never felt like this before. The word homesick did not exist in my dictionary, but I think, no I am sure, that since two days ago I definitely know the meaning of the feeling homesick. I’ve always felt good when I had a trip planned and it was never to hard to say goodbye to my friends and family because they will always be there when I return and things will be the same as before. This time I had to say goodbye to someone very special too, and I guess that broke my ritual of loving to leave.
Japanese
With my fingers crossed for the delayed flight to still arrive on time, I can now only listen to the Japanese man sitting a few seats away from me. He has been talking for at least 40 minutes on the phone and it all sounds very funny. I have no idea what he’s saying, but from a serious voice to the gently laughing Japanese ohs and ahs it brings a smile to my face. I guess that’s my entertainment for today at the airport.
Wish me luck! I hope I’ll arrive in London tonight!
About Renate Rigters
Ever since I left my home country I felt at home at any other place I went to. I enjoy getting to know more cultures by talking to strangers and hearing their philosophy about life. Speaking with gestures when you can not find a shared language, finding places only the locals go to and learn about their customs and values. Hanging out with local people makes me happy. The experience of every new place is a step out of your comfort zone where I like to wander around until it feels like a second home.
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