Never go on an international trip right before Christmas
So I've been back for a few weeks now. I got back Friday morning, Christmas was Monday, and I got hit with a major virus on Tuesday (that I finally feel mostly recovered from). So doing a final blog kind of fell off the radar. The flight home was much more enjoyable than the flight there. No major turbulence, and I had a whole row to myself so actually got to lay down and sleep (in coach!). Takeaways from my trip: 1) American food just.... isn't as good. Especially fruit. I have never considered breaking international law but very much thought about trying to sneak mango and pineapple into my suitcase. I also didn't have an issue with acid reflux or headaches like I do here. Like at all. American tomatoes? Avoid like the plague. Kenyan ones? Enjoyed in soup most days and never had any problems. It was fun trying to explain how mangoes are literally not grown in my COUNTRY, let alone where I live, which is why I usually buy them frozen if at all. They know what grocery store...