I thought it was a good time to do one of these lists.  I will probably revise in 6-12 months time.  And this list will not be including my wonderful family and friends – they are a given in missing the homeland.

In no particular order, other than what springs up first when I think of home:

1. Candy King
2. Clothes shops (you know who you are Jack Wills, Sweaty Betty and GAP)
3. Georgian architecture
4. Sarcasm (it’s too negative for the Kiwis)
5. British TV – I have no idea how I am going to cope during Strictly season!
6. The lack of earthquakes
7. Gastropubs, Indian take-aways and 60 Hope Street
8. Heatwaves (this will definitely not be on the list in six months time)
9. Marmite that costs less than £10
10. Yorkshire, Cumbria and Bath