Oh! I see. So you have many colleagues too? [Since he said "our", so she's guessing. Also she can't tell that he's sad, aside from his tone, since his face is so zen. It's expected though, with the news that he received, and how he probably misses home.]

A ferris wheel! Ah yes, it's one of the most easily spotted rides in an amusement park. And one of the most popular, since it's good for all ages, even children. You can get a perfectly good view of the park this way.