359 Days Later...

After arriving in Ecuador almost an entire year ago, I'm finally headed back to Rhode Island!!!  I'm so excited to go home to see family and friends and soak in the Rhode Island summer that I have been missing so much. Other things I can't wait for:

• Yummy Dark Beer - the beer in Ecuador is nothing to write home about
• No litter - the pervasive liter in Ecuador is so sad considering the natural beauty of this country
• No street dogs - I've learned to tune them out, but its still hard everyday
• Salt & Vinegar Chips - been craving this one for months!
• Driving a reliable (rental) car - yep our car is in the shop AGAIN! I think we can officially say we bought a lemon
• Beach Days - 'nuff said
• New England sunsets
• Southsides
• Ceaser Salads
• Cam's Pizza
• Laughing with old friends
• People who speak english
• Knowing how to navigate ... everything
• Gaining an appreciation that only leaving a place can bring you - Ecuador is draining me a little these days and I think leaving it will remind me why I love it

Spencer has already been home for 2 weeks sending me updates on beach days, cocktails and visits with friends. I'm so excited that its finally my turn to join him! See you stateside!