Holidays in Germany

Hey Ho, my name is Hay-Jo :-)

just had some fun:-) alright. Today I'll write you about my holidays in Germany. Having been out of the country for over 9 months i was really keen on going back. So I took the chance and went home from 26th of March - 8th of April.

It felt a bit weired but also nice leaving so many friends here in Oman who wished me all the best, a good time and who were looking forward to receive me back. And at the same time coming home and having so many people waiting to see me back, family, friends, tax department, dentist, Koelsch, Altstadt and shopping :-)

And even the weather was on my side. Leaving the airplane in duesseldorf at moderate 12 degrees and rain it changed quickly to 20 degrees and sunshine :-) So it didn't take me much time to feel home again: Special thanks to my friends Aich, Ecke, Mischi, Lena, Sese, Inga, Steff, Jens, Sascha, Silke, Martin, Michaela, and the list goes even on and on. Was great to sit, chat, laugh, drink and just enjoying time.

I could also write a full chapter abour my family, mom and dad, chris, monika, salma, christian, and my wonderful nieces and nephews. You'll find some pictures in my album.

My heart cried a bit leaving them alone after these two weeks - but uncle Hajo had to go back.

Generally, being in Germany again was great. the best things are:

• spending time outside and walking


• freedom to do what, where, when and with who you want


• variety of food, especially Broetchen und Mett :-D


• being out until late


• seeing nature, Germany is soooooooo greeen and beautiful


• uniqueness of people, everyone is different in his personality and how he/she expresses it


• architecture and culture


• medical system


• transportation


• ice cream and pizza :-)

I could go on for a while, but that was the greatest things about Germany for me.

But at the same time, a part of my life is now in Oman, with all the amazing people I know. Right now i feel a little bit in between, because it leaving either country hurts a bit, although I do not want to settle down in Oman.

Let's see where life takes me :-) But definitely, you should all come to Germany once, during spring or summer - beautiful.

See you there or in Oman

Hajo

The last four months

Dear Blog Readers,

several months past since you red my last entry on this blog. I felt that nothing much extraordinary happened during this time which is worthy talking about. Also I was quite busy with work, Arabic classes, football and so on that i didn't find the proper inspiration and time to share some stories with you. But I heard the call and your wishes for new stories about Oman and I am more than happy to satisfy your needs :-)

Developments from the last four months

in brief, the following things happened the last four months in my life:

• I extended my contract with PwC Oman until June 2010 (having a secured job is a valuable asset these days:-)


• I bought a car - Toyota Yaris in silver - My first car ever


• I"m still living in the same villa but looking for a new place to stay with some friends from summer on


• I found sunshine in my heart ;-)


• My brother came for a one week visit at the beginning of February (see pictures in my web album)


• I went for holidays home to Germany for a couple of weeks in March/April

That's all i can think of for now.

Tomorrow I will post some impressions from my stay in Germany and from my "Re-integration to Oman".

Take care wherever you might be right now.

Hajo