Things Americans take for granted

Before I begin, I had to add some pictures of some things I forgot or that got lost. Like: The lovely main veranda

The little room in the basement with an extra bathroom and laundry room, and the stairs to the basement because I think this stair case if cool.

That being done here are some things I have discovered that Americans take for granted;

Ice (cubes, crushed, bagged or in any kind of drink), sewer systems that allow you to flush toilet paper down them (enough said), 110 volt electricity, Maverick, Walmart, Pepcid (you can't get it here), Dixie's Diner (however we have found our own Greek version of that called Yogurt Flood), bacon that is really bacon and not just thinly sliced ham, cars that don't look like they came from the clown act at the circus, streets wide enough to actually avoid a head on collision with a bus, people who don't remove their swimming suits while swimming, and last but not least, for those who complain that the streets roll up after 10 p.m. - try a place where the town shuts down from November 1st to April 1st.

Now, that being duly noted, here are the things American's need more of:

sidewalk cafes with stadium seating that faces the street where old men drink coffee all day, play back gammon, and watch people go by, going to work from 8 until 2 - taking lunch and a nap from 2 until 5 - then working from 5 until 8 (or when the people go home), being able to walk anywhere you need to go, more perfect blue skies, sunshine, and gentle ocean breezes, friendly helpful people who are never in a hurry and love to talk about their village and give directions to hopelessly lost Americans and promise that they don't think they are crazy.

Every American should have the opportunity to experience a different culture so they can love their own and appreciate others. I am the luckiest person alive.