Back in the UK

Travels are over. I’m back in the UK.

The last 4 or so months since we finished teaching in China have flown by. We spent 6 weeks in Malaysia, 6 weeks in Indonesia, and 4 weeks in Koh Samui with a quick trip to Singapore for the F1 GP. We loved it all, however Bali was a bit of a pain as we found ourselves there at the height of peak season. Can’t get back to SE Asia.

During the that time I suffered health problems that resulted in a diagnosis of Hypothyroidism and a warning that it really was time to take care of my diet and health. I also missed out on the life of my nephew Adam who was born in March but sadly passed away in September.

I took the doctor’s advice and completely changed my diet, lots more fish and vegetables, very little fried food. I started regular exercise and even took part in a 5km fun run when in Koh Samui. I’ve been taking  thyroxine pills for my thyroid problem for over 3 months now and feel much better.

I’m back working at 1stContact on their php projects. The first day back was a little weird as it really felt like I hadn’t been away, stopping off at the same tube station, going into the same office. It was hard to believe it had been 2 years since I was last there.

I miss Asia, especially China and  Koh Samui as we made a lot of friends in our time there, but I seem to have fallen back into working quite easily. The one thing that I haven’t got used to is the cold, no matter how much I wear I’m always cold.

Been meeting up with friends and family the last week and this weekend we’ve got to get down to the joys of house hunting. However I will always be looking for the next opportunity to get out to Asia.