Wednesday 17th November 2021

We had a very happy day we never thought we would have. My mummy has braved herself and ventured on her first ever journey outside Europe and travelled to Sri Lanka via Qatar.  A pinch me moment for sure.

A long story short – she had 48 hours to make a decision to join our family friends coming to Sri Lanka for 2 months.  She agreed.  Everything was organised for her, and all she had to do was pack a 25 kg suitcase, buy some Czech goodies, get herself a medication supply for 2 months, undergo pre-departure PCR and enjoy the journey.  She did.

I was super proud of her for her courage and determination.  She was actually the most energetic from them all when they arrived; the hormone adrenaline does wonders to our bodies!  We will give her time to relax and settle in, and even though we will be doing very little sightseeing, the fact she is with us and sitting on the balcony looking across the Laccadive Sea and it’s waves is wonderful.

We dreamed of this day everyday of our Sri Lankan stay.  Some dreams come true.  My dear friend Mala who is always kind and thoughtful surprised us once again, this time with a lovely bouquet of lillies for her.

Steve was so happy to take the picture of me and my mummy in the same kitchen, in Sri Lanka.  Priceless.

Rennie