Our rooms had just enough room to sleep and dress. As the single person, I often had what we fondly referred to as a "sleeping cubbie."
Shops mostly served a single-purpose--the farmacia for medications, the enotica for wine, the glove shop, the tie shop, etc.. No Walmarts or CVSs or Macy's for the Italians. Owners tightly display their goods.
Instead of feeling claustrophobic, it all felt cozy and comfortable. I value that the conservative use of space also leads to a lower accumulation of belongings, which in turn keeps a lid on the race with the Joneses, or in Italy the Rossis.
So, that's the third thing I'll miss most about Italy. Well, except when it comes to showers.
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