Before we retired, we spent 15 years traveling to various retirement destinations across the US in our motor home. We had a really good idea of what we wanted, how we wanted to live, what was important, what the “nice to haves” were, etc. We contemplated a dozen areas and one-by-one, they were eliminated, mostly because the number of activities were limited. The Villages remained on the list for all 15 years and here we are. What we learned throughout our travels is that you will see the same kinds of people, the same kind of judgements, the same pros and cons, no matter where you go. The Villages however, provides an environment and enough room to make life exactly what you want it to be. We have been here 4 years now and our lives are exactly what we wanted it to be and we choose very carefully who and what we allow into our space.
So, bottom line is, nirvana does not exist anywhere until you make it happen. Be well, be happy, be kind.
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