@marta To write this elegantly in any language, let alone a non-mother tongue, is, as they say in this one:👌🔥. 👏
Was reminded of that time I hydroplaned on a tram rail on my scooter and hit my (helmeted) head on the kerb, then had to convince Dutch persons of sufficiently timely answers to questions about the day of the week, who was prime minister etc. That half-step for translation... Ouch. Mars and back.
A lovely piece that will resonate with all exiles, peripatetics & fellow travellers.