1. It was difficult to acclimate to the speed of Italy; to the slow walking.
2.  I was really irritated by people walking slow because they block my way and make me late.
3.  I have begun to enjoy walking slow, I appreciate my surroundings and my day more when I relax and don't stress.  I love to stroll and look in the shop windows with all the Italians.
4.  I think just realizing that walking around slow people all the time uses as much time as much time as actually walking slow.   I used to feel stressed and preoccupied because I wanted to get somewhere.  Now I just enjoy the act of walking instead of viewing it as a means of transportation.  I view it as an activity in itself.
5.  I am happier and smile more because I can look and see things I missed before.  I feel more like a part of the culture because I act like them.
6.  I think I will continue to enjoy my walks and look around at things instead of speeding through.