Things Patty misses from the States (in no particular order):

Mom, Dad, and Kath-a-leeny

Food: Indian, falafel, Sushi, brown rice, and Thai

Jazz Clubs

Carpets

Couches

Autumn

Ice cubes in my beverages

Not having to boil my water before consuming it/the ability to order a free glass of water in a restaurant

Hot water

Not being eaten alive by insects

Coffee shops—Can’t say I was the biggest coffee drinker but I was a sucker for the coffee shop culture. I wish there was a Mirasols in Cajamarca.

Flea-free dogs that don’t run around the streets looking like mongrels—you never know which ones are safe to approach.

Punctuality

Apricots

Libraries

Not having to really focus and try with all my might to understand what people are saying—it can get exhausting, though I still relish the challenge and am determined to keep on. Hopefully it will eventually get easier.

Not being the tallest person in town (which I legit am in La Grama)

Bathrooms equipped with toilet paper, toilet seat, sink, and soap---and the ability to flush.