'Je voyais le ciel virer d'un rose orangé au bleu'

Well, my loyal Blog readers, since I last overwhelmed you with all things Year Abroad related I have made a vast advancement in my independence. I, Elizabeth Fox, travelled over two countries, entirely on my own (give or take the vast crowds of other passengers). Please, save the applause till the end. 

Luckily for us Language Assistants our Year Abroad is complete with frequent fortnightly respites- kudos to you, educational system!- so our very first holiday (La Toussaint, aka All Saints') was just around the corner before we could begin complaining about how tiring teaching is (it is, trust me. Even as a 12 hours per week Assistant the headaches set in around Week 3. New found respect for you, Mum). So, after a morning of lessons, I commenced this grand voyage on Thursday 18th October approx. 12:20pm CET from Langon due to arrive in Newark 11:30pm GMT. 

Along my journey I updated a lucky few with a compilation of 'pit-stop snaps'.

I present to you- 'Elizabeth Fox; Langon to Newark- The Great Trek';

Stage 1: un petit café noir- coach, Langon - Bordeaux / Stage 2: standard Orangina, 'jambon fromage' baguette combo - TGV, Bordeaux - Paris Montparnasse
Stage 3 : metro, Paris Montparnasse - Paris Gare du Nord / Stage 4: white Kinder Bueno, Coca-Cola - Eurostar, Paris - London
Stage 5: Pret fruit salad - Eastcoast, London King's Cross - Newark North Gate 

Nevertheless, I was glad to be home and before you ask, yes, I have been informed by various loved ones of my crazy transport choices.. and yet it remains unconfirmed as to whether I shall retrace these exact rail tracks or venture into the vast skies, so watch this space.

But, I was home and what more could I have asked for? On the other side of the Channel are some of my favourite people in all the world.

So, without further ado, and the help from Lomogram and my trusty companion Paint (never underestimate it) I present my 'Back Home' photo montage:

visiting beautiful Maddy at University / father and 'sons' outing to Lincoln / standard Mooch-ing with Sam and Shauna
peacockin' with my favourite Brazilian / Rob Ryan exhibition in London with my wonderful Eleftheria / my bedroom (and personal gallery) / Forum antics with the girls
seeking out the classic family photos / Halloween with my girl, cue fake blood and cut up bed sheets / the undeniably talented and amazing Josie

Thank you all so much, it was magical- let's get planning for Christmas, please! 

Now, I am back in my room in St. Macaire and my life has resumed to its current reality.

Tout Va Bien if you ask me.