I love...I miss...I´m still not used to...

I love...
the people
the hospitality
kisses on the cheek to say hi and bye
when I run into people I now know
the full attention of people...the result of not having cell phones
fresh fruit
variety
newness
adventure
abrazos from the children
how you can get on and off the bus wherever you please
community/spirituality nights
the way people are moved by the music
dancing
cultural pride
hours and hours of sitting around talking and enjoying the presence of others
my Peruvian family

I miss...
loved ones from home
being able to fully express myself
putting up Christmas decorations at home
understanding
home

I´m still not used to...
the desolation of the desert
the garbage
not being able to run when I want to
the blunt honesty about physical characteristics such as weight
nearly falling out of the bus when they´re so jammed full
la hora peruana...which ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours after the intended hour
so many stray dogs
the lack of organization
not being in control