Whenever I return to UK via Heathrow, the first thing that strikes me is the strange 'anti-septic' smell. Its there all over the airport. It reminds me I am back in UK.
Everything appears neater and cleaner. A bit more organised. The press of people waiting to 'meet and greet' arriving passengers is the same as you see in India. But then the number of people around you starts reducing. Pretty soon you are out of the terminal and, if it is evening, it feels as if you have arrived not in London (the largest city in the world) but a small village in the middle of nowhere.
As you move towards the bus terminal, still lost in thoughts of home, feeling dazed and a bit confused (after the long flight) it starts sinking in that the air is cleaner, colder and crisper.
Then you enter the bus and lean back in your seat. The bus starts, you lean back to stare out of the window. You see bright green fields (if it is morning) or dark countryside dotted with patches of light (if it is night). The one thing that really impresses me when on the motorway, are the big articulated rigs driving cross country, mainting the efficient British supply chain.
All the trucks look clean and bright. Their powerful headlights stabbing the darkness of the motorway.
As I enter Bristol, the one landmark I always look out for is the Eastville 24 hour TESCO which is right beside the M32 motorway (which is used by the bus to reach Bristol city centre).
That is my home coming.
24 hour TESCO with all the security and dependability of an old friend.
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The whole depiction has some amount of pain in it? some sadness, correct?
Yes.. again you are right. Return to UK is always a moment of mixed emotions for me.
so why go there at all? why dont you stay back where the heart lies?
can i answer those ques? :)
i guess the reason is that there are a lot of things besides wanting to be our loved ones that our heart desires. it could be a better paying job or a higher standard of education or a desire to excel in a very specialised field. so eventually one has to make a choice.
besides there is nothing like the celeberations that take place on the return of the prodigal son or daughter. :p
Thank you nclgirl for answering the question.. but my motivations are different. It is not career or success or opportunity that drives me.
I believe if you are confident enough and work hard enough you can create a garden in the desert.
The main reason why I chose to return, to leave my heart behind, is because being away from home has taught me many things. It continues to teach me things. Things not only about myself but about life and other people as well. It taught me patience. It taught me how to be strong when you are alone and your world falls apart around you.
As far as the celebrations are concerned... I try and be practical. To balance every celebration there is a mourning.
But the main thing is.. never loose focus in life. Once you know why a step was taken.. never loose focus of the reason for taking that step and you shall never doubt your decision. But the second you loose focus on the reason you will start doubting...
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