Things I miss

About travelling:
Err, fun? Every day was family fun day; all of us going out together to see something new. Days like that only happen once every couple of months in real life.
I see, I want, I purchase It's a holiday, the saving is over - all the money I have at my disposal is for SPENDING. And I must consume more, more, more!
Movement Has anyone else noticed that sitting in the same chair for eight hours a day, five days (or whatever) a week is really boring?
Little family Spending all day, every day with my husband and child. Gosh, I like them so much! Who knew?!
Not having to do any housework As opposed to normal life, when I never do any housework, but I feel really guilty about it.
Navigating I enjoyed pretending I had mad navigating skillz when actually I was merely able to read the detailed directions I had printed out from Google Maps.

About America:
Americans They're sort of human in a way that we just can't seem to manage here; they're actually considerate and pleasant to each other as a rule, and I think I was a better person when I was among them. Whereas here I find myself scowling at people for walking slowly on the footpath in front of me. Really, is that worth a scowl?
Root beer I'm just glad I tried it early on in the trip, so that I knew to get as much of it into me as I possibly could while I still had the chance. Reward (of a bottle of root beer) offered for anyone who can tell me where I can get it in Australia.
King-sized beds One of those would be pretty handy right about now, when it's 33 degrees C at 10pm.
24-hour rain A solid day's rain is not so great for travelling, but it's the stuff of fantasy back home.