Living in a small city, I too feel sometimes that metro cities are a better option.

But what I truly crave for is to live somewhere like Mangalore....total peace.

After all, we can always go to a metro city, but a peaceful home is what we all yearn for.

And you are definitely enjoying a semi-retired life...this is the kind of life I have seen people planning for after their retirement...a beautiful beach, silence...couple of friends...life is good.