As I write, Tua Yee and Xuefeng should have just left London on flight QF10. What initially began as idle talk, put to fruition in a space of six months, completed its cycle today as we saw them off at Heathrow.
They came to enjoy two weeks of Europe sight-seeing in the summer but they have also blessed us with their presence. Tua Yee was a pseudo domestic helper who hung our laundry, folded and stacked our clothes and ensured all of us go to bed with a satisfied stomach every night. Xuefeng, despite her initial "homesickness reaction", got into the groove and entertained us with her chirpy humour.
10 cities in 14 days was no easy feat. From our first enticing palate of Venetian rissoto to the last Portuguese Nando's, tobogganing down the slopes of Pfingstegg to punting on River Cam, it has certainly indeed been more than an experience for us all. We calculated that Xuefeng actually spent more than 24 hours (aggregated) on the train during the two weeks here. No more MRT for the next two weeks, I guess.
Finally - No tears at the airport. Only hugs for the sisters and Tua Yee and firm handshakes of bon voyage. Returning to the guest room feels different now (was sleeping on the sofa for the days they were in London). As I tucked under the now-semi unfamiliar comforter, I thank God for His blessings during their time here and journey mercy home.
I am confident there will be more of such days to come.
P/S: We made a sideline bet with Xuefeng that something might happen tomorrow when she arrives in Singapore. If "that" happens, we will say hello to Xuefeng again this December. Only one man can help us. *wink*
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