Such a great piece. I really enjoyed reading about the simple mundane details which are so helpful to reconstruct the image of real daily life in the place where I've never been. And the thoughts about adaptability and acceptance of the new place, with all the pros and cons.. isn't it how we should adapt and accept our chosen life partners? They are never perfect, but they are better for us than many others. So is this place, which you loved enough to settle down in...