La Revedere! Arrivederci!

Yes, I am ecstatic to come home to family and friends.  Yes, I am relieved to speak English consistently again.  Yes, I am glad to participate in activities such as cooking, going to church, and grocery shopping.  However, there are many things I will miss after my 16-week stay in Câmpina.
1.) Gorgeous weather and beautiful scenery.
2.) Receiving countless hugs and kisses daily.
3.) Paying $0.40 for a loaf of whole-wheat bread.
4.) Fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the garden...every day.
5.) Homemade ice cream, jam, and honey.
6.) Meeting various people from Italy and attempting to speak their language.
7.) Passing people "walking" their cows, goats, and horses.

and the things I will not miss...
1.) Listening to unnecessary castigations, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
2.) Wondering which pieces of clothes will not return from the laundry.
3.) The dogs: chasing me on my runs and barking incessantly at night.
4.) The slow pace and uncertain nature of tasks being accomplished.
5.) Hearing the phrases "Te rog frumos" and "Hie repede" repeatedly.
6.) Not being able to fully express myself verbally-- to both the children and the caregivers.
7.) Smoking.  Everywhere.