On the Brink of returning

I am 15 hours away from boarding a flight back to the country I have grown to enjoy. Having spend the past week spending one on one time with my family, I sit with anticipation. It is different the second time around in many ways. Packing for instance, I know I can leave the scarf, but take the coffee. I know what to expect about communication ability, and how i will get from place A to place B. I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones, and I am relaxing into the thought that living life over there is simple. Sure things take more time, and a bit more energy in hot weather but it is simple. I am glad to feel healthy and have my strength back, and I have treasured each day with family and friends that when I am not here I don't see, yet I am eager to return.  The unknown is out there and I am excited.