Changes in latitude, changes in attitude

Well, today is our last full day here in Berzo and what a day it will be. We will be attending the festa for the 40th wedding anniversary of my cousin's who graciously house us when we visit Bella Italia. It will be a grand event for sure and wil also begin the process of saying goodbye to family and friends. Earlier this week I decided that the only way to accept the fact that we must leave is to change my attitude to one of looking forward to our next return trip. So, invoking Jimmy Buffett's song, I have begun the process of changing my attitude as I change my latitude. So, here's what I'm looking forward to stateside: seeing all the family and friends who have followed our adventures this summer, Mr Ghee the cat, Mr Homer the dog, air conditioning, a dishwasher, a real washing machine and dryer, no psycho drivers, Mexican food, real 3G cell phone coverage, not living out of a suicase, sleeping in my own bed, and yes, even a bit of fieldwork at China Mtn. One last post tomorrow before we fly west.