left the U.S. for over a decade and returned after living in several countries. The vastness wasn’t a shock for me, but I had forgotten about it, and it hit me again when I came back. I also started noticing how many parks are in every neighborhood—maybe they were always there, but I’m more aware of them now. The comment about personal space also stood out to me; it's interesting how the vastness here gives people more physical and personal space. Thanks for sharing your experience!