Ms N was ready and waiting when I arrived to collect her shopping list. It was clear something was different from the moment she popped her head out of the door to greet me and soon revealed that she had just got back from a trip. Not just any trip, a 10 day visit to her family overseas. Ms N’s nephew had accompanied Ms N where she’d spent 10 days catching up with her family who she hasn’t seen in over 5 years.

After we’d caught up I asked what she had in store for me on today’s list. It was full of her usual favourites apart from the milk which she’s switched to blue top plus a dessert for Diwali.

I got all but the Gulab Jamun which had flown off the shelves. Hopefully they’ll be back in stock so I can drop them off before Monday’s celebration.