I live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia where there are no decent restaurants, no green spaces or decent parks. It's an ugly city with no culture. All you see going up are condos that most people can't afford while there is a lot of homelessness. It breaks my heart seeing people living in tents while I see those luxury condos sprouting everywhere but no affordable housing. Difficult to move as there is a lack of housing everywhere.
Do you stay there to be close to family and friends? Sounds like you don't like it there at all. I'm sorry, as that's too bad to live in such a unfriendly environment and not have a sense of community. Have you considered moving out of the city, to a small town nearby or even somewhere else in Canada or abroad.
So good to read your lovely post. Looking forward to reading your next post on March 22. I admire you and what you have accomplished. A home for me is a place where you feel part of a community. None of that here where people don't even greet you. I could easily move out and not miss it at all. Glad to hear that things are working out for you.
Thanks Yvonne - there is a super expat community here and we all greet each other. Too bad it isn't like that were you are. Where are you? Have you considered moving somewhere else? Take care
Hello Perley-Ann! I'm looking at Nov/Dec back in Koh Lanta! Hope you'll be back by then!
Thank you for your podcast and writings that lead me to Lanta🙏
It's a wonderful island and will always stay awhile while visiting Thailand. Hopefully see you soon!
I live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia where there are no decent restaurants, no green spaces or decent parks. It's an ugly city with no culture. All you see going up are condos that most people can't afford while there is a lot of homelessness. It breaks my heart seeing people living in tents while I see those luxury condos sprouting everywhere but no affordable housing. Difficult to move as there is a lack of housing everywhere.
Do you stay there to be close to family and friends? Sounds like you don't like it there at all. I'm sorry, as that's too bad to live in such a unfriendly environment and not have a sense of community. Have you considered moving out of the city, to a small town nearby or even somewhere else in Canada or abroad.
No family here as I am not from Nova Scotia. Don't feel comfortable sharing my personal history on Substack.
I have replied to your last email but I am being told that it didn't go through. I don't understand.
Of course, I totally understand. You can use perleyann@perleyann.com for my email - Thanks
So good to read your lovely post. Looking forward to reading your next post on March 22. I admire you and what you have accomplished. A home for me is a place where you feel part of a community. None of that here where people don't even greet you. I could easily move out and not miss it at all. Glad to hear that things are working out for you.
Thanks Yvonne - there is a super expat community here and we all greet each other. Too bad it isn't like that were you are. Where are you? Have you considered moving somewhere else? Take care