Touching base with the real world

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So my so called career has now begun and I am now in my fifth day of training. Exactly eight days ago we touched back into Heathrow (about 20 minutes, in theory from where I am at the moment). I think both of us were in agreement that it was nice to get back to green England and the weather was quite superb. However after a week of getting up at 7am in the rain (this morning) the holiday seems quite a long time ago now. So since the last update from Boston we headed down to New York for our final days in America, this coincided with the Republican National Convention. It is hard to sum up in a few words just how many police where there but it sure was a hub of activity. I will put some photos up soon that came from right near Madison Square. Anyway New York provided a good continuation of the culture of Boston with its diverse food and multicultural society. I spent pretty much a whole day walking New York and ended up covering about 150 city blocks, needless to say I spent well that evening. We were all set for the flight home after being away for 37 days but the flight was delayed due to a power failure (never been so glad to hear the plane engine start). Six hours later, minus time difference, we were home and it was all over. Keep an eye out for some more photos and until then take care.

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