I just spoke to my mum for the first time since I arrived here!!

I was sitting at lunch, and my phone rang. I grabbed it and someone asked in english (!) for me. That was surprising enough!

We just chatted about the simple things - weather, am I eating, what are the people like etc. But it was like having chicken soup when you're sick, or getting into a warm bed in the middle of a rainy night. It was SO good just to hear her voice.

I love you mum!