Yes, I've returned to the waking world. Last night I came home to find Carla, Shaun, Rob and Teja still waiting for me at the airport! I was so happy to see those guys, though I think my enthusiasm may not have been obvious over the 20-something hours of sleepless flight I'd just gone through[1].

I could never repay Mostyn, Mel, Al, Lucy and Kev for their hospitality over the last five weeks.

I know things change when you're away, but I really hope the new friends I made in Europe are still waiting for me when I get back.

[1] A quick note; so far it seems my plan to minimise jetlag is working. I kept myself awake on the plane with a strict diet of alcohol and screaming children then crashed like a drunken ethnic driver when I got home. I woke at 6 this morning, and plan on staying awake till late tonight, fingers crossed.