Thoughts on homesickness

I had a few pangs of homesickness the other day. I was actually rather surprised at the things that caused that melancholy sensation somewhere near to my sternum.

I think there's probably some learning to be had about what I really value by what pops into my head when I'm away from them.

For anyone who's interested, here's a list:

* Looking up at the night sky, and seeing York minster, all illuminated and lovely

* W's flat in Rochester, the smell of it - fruit tea and apple crumble

*Coming out of the swimming pool on a Summer morning, and feeling deliciously alive

* Making up ''comedy'' limericks in the car with dad on the way up to Scotland this Summer.