Raleigh NC

The thought of leaving a place after many years can be daunting. Familiar surroundings and a few friendly faces add to that comfort level. Sometimes you don't appreciate what you have until it's not there. Having moved to London a couple of months ago, I never thought I would miss the Carolinas as much as I did. Returning for a couple of weeks I get to see Raleigh as a tourist. Two things strike me immediately, everyone is just so darn helpful and friendly and it is really turning into a beautiful city. I think I will move back here after we are done in London, and maybe I will appreciate what a privilege it is to be welcomed in this city.