We finally made the move away from Vermont to Florida. Stuff arrived on Tuesday and still unpacking, but wow, what a difference.
We are very glad to be away from the snow and maintenance of the large property. Definitely missing the 62 acres space and meadow walks with Betty, but all else is a huge positive. We've at least got some nice privacy bushes so not looking directly out windows at the neighbors on our little half acre lot.
One of our friends called Vermont a "Dark Vortex". I don't know about that other than it definitely had a depressing feel to it compared to the bright and light feel here in Florida so far. We've been here a week, and already more sunny days than we would see in a month in Vermont.
I'm sure we will be complaining about the heat in a couple months, but right now it's a very pleasant and Sublime Sunday with 80F (26C) during the day, and a bit cooler at night. Quite a change from the 24 inches of snow and 60-70F degree colder weather they had in Vermont the day after we left!
Loving it here so far, and looking forward to getting out for some wildlife photos and drone shots soon. I have another week of vacation, planning for a couple more days of focused unpacking, then a couple days at the beach (only 15 minutes away!) and photo hunting before I go back to work.