Honestly it’s a hard question.

Of course family and friends are missed, but technology helps with the distance, in some cases, with some people it has actually brought some real positive change and brought us closer together. Others, not so much, some things became harder to ignore.

Someone asked if we feel more isolated up here, its a yes and no answer. Sure parcels and post take a bit of time, but ultimately it works for my home body self anyway. There have been a few things where I turn to hubs and we just have to remind each other “that’s island life” and we get over it. I know I feel further from friends and family and I can’t just arrange a quick catch up or cuppa.

In terms of restaurants and dining, the food up here is often so much better in quality, though I disagree with local satisfaction provided by cakes heavily laced in sugar or cream. We do ultimately miss chicken shops, who would have thought? We just need our favourite chicken shop from down south to relocate up here and we would be over the moon (and looking like one with a massive waistline).

Ok another thing, while I didn’t much take advantage the last few years I do miss having the theatre district a short train ride away, I’m missing my show tunes delivered live.

Honestly so far there is no doubts in my mind, probably speaking for both of us when I say, that this was the best move and choice for our family over all.