I love a big city for the energy, but mostly for the public transportation options. Unfortunately, having robust systems in smaller towns/cities means I would have to have a car. When living in NYC for about 10 years, I got out the habit of owning a car and all the expenses that go with it.
Is that picture with the giant crab from Osaka? Dotonbori? If so, I was there with my partner last December! I also found that area (despite being really exciting and exhilarating) very touristy and overwhelming.
Good eye! Yes, that's Dotonburi, which I loved but agree with you about it being overwhelming! Glad to have spent a month there but don't need to go back!
Interesting! I spent time last summer pretty near there, in the Maynard/Port Discovery area. And it felt very remote. I'm thinking there are gradations between that and Seattle, which could be fun to explore ...
I am soooo jealous. Having spent time in Mexico City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Los Angeles and other large cities, there is an energy around them that is intoxicating. At the same time, after a while, they all start to feel the same... if that makes sense
She has more tolerance / appreciation for bigger cities, but she's similar. The older we get, the more we appreciate the quiet. Brent is less a big city guy than you correct?
You expressed my feelings as though you crawled into my brain! I grew up in a small town and couldn't wait to get the hell out. Now at 63 I love living in a small town in Mexico...where there are lots of community activities as easy access to expansive nature.
Ha! I mean the place that has a woman president, who is Jewish, who honors the indigenous people and has set up a pension for older women, who is developing a national healthcare system. A country where abortion is legal. Of course it's not perfect, but it sure it nice to have a HUMANE head of state.
I love a big city for the energy, but mostly for the public transportation options. Unfortunately, having robust systems in smaller towns/cities means I would have to have a car. When living in NYC for about 10 years, I got out the habit of owning a car and all the expenses that go with it.
Absolutely true!
I agree with some of the others, big cities are nice to visit but quiet places are what I enjoy.
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Is that picture with the giant crab from Osaka? Dotonbori? If so, I was there with my partner last December! I also found that area (despite being really exciting and exhilarating) very touristy and overwhelming.
Good eye! Yes, that's Dotonburi, which I loved but agree with you about it being overwhelming! Glad to have spent a month there but don't need to go back!
Interesting! I spent time last summer pretty near there, in the Maynard/Port Discovery area. And it felt very remote. I'm thinking there are gradations between that and Seattle, which could be fun to explore ...
That is definitely getting more remote yet!
I am soooo jealous. Having spent time in Mexico City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Los Angeles and other large cities, there is an energy around them that is intoxicating. At the same time, after a while, they all start to feel the same... if that makes sense
Sorry about that! Never the feeling I intend to evoke!
Hey, more power to ya. I love to travel to new places. Trouble is my wife is a homebody :>)
Ah. Yeah, that makes everything more challenging…
I'm forever caught between a mountain man recluse and a big city boy 😭
The best of both worlds!
Big cities are nice to visit but I'm with you in my love of quiet places!
What about Lisa?
She has more tolerance / appreciation for bigger cities, but she's similar. The older we get, the more we appreciate the quiet. Brent is less a big city guy than you correct?
Yeah, that’s definitely true.
You expressed my feelings as though you crawled into my brain! I grew up in a small town and couldn't wait to get the hell out. Now at 63 I love living in a small town in Mexico...where there are lots of community activities as easy access to expansive nature.
You've come full circle!
For sure...as an immigrant, though. SO happy to be living in this country (when I'm not slo-mo traveling).
Oh, I somehow read Mexico as New Mexico! LOL LOL
Ha! I mean the place that has a woman president, who is Jewish, who honors the indigenous people and has set up a pension for older women, who is developing a national healthcare system. A country where abortion is legal. Of course it's not perfect, but it sure it nice to have a HUMANE head of state.
Agreed. If only they could solve the cartel issue...
Oh Port Townsend. How I miss it. So amazing to read this post!