Twenty years ago I would have said I preferred a rural environment and the more rural the better but as I have aged I have come to appreciate the benefits of being close to civilisation and cinemas, art galleries, museums, doctors, restaurants shops and people. I like where I am and face an urban setting one way and parks, riverside walks and cycle tracks the other. I am within easy reach by car or public transport of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and feel quite content.