Thursday, June 29, 2006

Bonding with my Parents

My parents had always been vocal about their ardent wish to visit Britain one day. That desire intensified when they had a tour around Schengen countries three years ago. They visited almost all the countries they’ve been dreaming to go except United Kingdom – as it was not included in their visa.

So when I got here, they didn’t spare any minute in acquiring a UK visit visa and jetted off here. I really felt their excitement when they were preparing for their trip. I was also looking forward to having them here as I wouldn’t have to go home to an empty flat after work and have someone with me to share the joys of being in this country. Most of all, I really want to spend some quality time with them.

After getting back the energy exhausted after a long flight, we went for a sight-seeing in London. I brought them around the significant landmarks scattered all over the city. My mother appreciated those landmarks so much and she just couldn’t believe that she was actually in those places she used to read from her romantic paperbacks.

I am just so ecstatic that they are here with me. So far, this will be the longest time that I will be spending with them since I left home in Bacolod six years ago. Thank God for giving me the opportunity to bond with them before I move on to the next level of my life. Thank god for making it possible for me to make them realize their long-time dream.





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