It still feels a bit strange being home. It all feels a bit surreal, like the trip was just a dream and never really happened. It’s s bit of a culture shock coming home.

I’ve spent the last couple of days sorting out my room. I rented it whilst I was away so now I’m slowly unpacking everything and I’m sorting through it all as I go along. I already have a big suitcase full of clothes for eBay!

Saturday night we celebrated my friend Kate’s 40th at the local wine bar. Although I’ve had a few drinks whilst I’ve been travelling I haven’t had a lot all in one go so I struggled a bit and ended up going home around 11pm. Bit of a lightweight but it was a good night anyway.

And yesterday evening it was Anna’s 40th.

I was going to drive over to Faye’s – she was hosting the party – but my car battery was flat – so I got the train instead. It was a great party, good music, lots of people and lots of dancing. I did drink but made sure I had plenty of water too.

I stayed overnight at Faye’s and then headed home to do more unpacking. My room is slowly looking like normal. I think I may have managed to keep one wardrobe completely empty.