I've been there and back...

So Kate spent a hectic 3 weeks at home in Ardsley surrounded by family and friends. She had no difficulty readjusting to life in New York. She did think the soda bottles and vegetables were bigger than they used to be! Dad was surprised, he had figured out she was coming home but thought she wasn't getting here until Friday. His birthday present arrived right on his birthday and the delight that showed on his face was worth all the secrecy and planning. Kate manged to see almost everyone and crammed in all the experiences she misses in Niger. Early mornings and very late nights made it all possible. As she said, "I can sleep when I get back". She was a celebrity at our school as she told the kids about her life in Niger. They were especially fascinated by her pictures, the coins and the drum. She even made it on to one classroom's blog.
Needless to say she was a little sad when it was time to go back but off she went. Her big bag of goodies and her DVD player made it all the way. She spent the first couple of days in Niamey and is now in Dosso, tomorrow she may head to her village. No doubt, readjustment will have it's challenges . Alannah, her sister is going to visit her in 3 weeks so that will give Kate something to look forward to as she readjusts to life in Africa.