Wednesday, February 12, 2014

'Twas the week before departure...

So that time has (FINALLY) come for my final post from the UK. My flight’s booked for Monday night so now it’s time to shake a leg and start getting all my stuff together for the long journey back to China! 

Patriotic nails all ready to hit the road again!
Proper rations!
Just a little permanent reminder...

In honour of my departure I tweaked a well-known poem for you pleasure:


‘Twas the week before departure, when all through my home,
Many-a creature was stirring – mainly my dogs with their bones;
Preparations were being made for my long trip back,
The packing of my rucksack, not forgetting plenty of snacks;
I’ve had many larks and jolly japes back in the UK,
And truth be told, I am sad to have to go away;
Alas, it’s back to teaching and spreading British cheer,
But fear not friends and fam! – it’s only for another year;
I’ll certainly miss all the company and especially the drink and food,
Like cheese, pastry and of course coffee – a love recently renewed;
So, dear readers, wish me luck and bon voyage once again,
Adieu and farewell to all, and to all a zaijian!


xoxo