we get kangaroos or crocodiles in our garden, and they imagine snakes everywhere!! Funny
I understand you perfectly, the eternal struggle with stereotypes 😁 Of course, there are occasional unexpected encounters with the local fauna, but for me it is the same surprise as for any visitor.
I think you would like it here. By the way, a couple of years ago a surfer base was opened on the shore of the Barents sea. I think it's amazing to conquer the waves of the cold sea under the light of the night sun.