When we moved here in 2004 we really had no idea, no planning other than we once went to a market here and vaguely thought how nice it would be to shop there regularly. We were very lucky, taken to heart by neighbours, our little boy was able to walk to school, the farm house turned out to be fly free, the weather so much more conducive to eating out of doors. Of course there are big differences and we do live in the countryside which means a doctors appointment can be had the same day and the local hospital (which we visited a lot when our son was growing up and breaking bits of himself) is brilliant. Yes the roads are good; we have crazy drivers too; houses are cheaper but difficult to resell; business can be lackadaisical, utility bills expensive and yet there are more Morgans in my neck of the woods than ever to be seen in England - okay, four - so it all seems to be working out so far and yet ... would we return to England ? Sometimes when we are there we think, it is still beautiful. People are still very friendly; our son loves it :but there are so many reasons to think that people can make life interesting wherever one lives. Enjoy what one has and be thankful.
