I've been asked why the idea of moving to a larger rural property had become so important? Secondary questions would often following regarding whether our reasons were realistic.
We lived in Karratha, a mining suport town in the northwest of Western Australia, from early 2004 to late 2006 and we found ourselves less tolerant of the increased pace, crowd, traffic and noise on our return to Perth. My thirty minute round trip commute I enjoyed in Karratha had been replaced by an hour and a half daily round trip from the northern suburbs of Perth to Fremantle. Since returning 5 years ago that commute has increased to a two hour round trip and is getting worse with every passing year.
Neigbourhood noises and activities that probably wouldn't worry the average suburbanite became frustrating and far too close for comfort. Some recent issues of poor health had also made me more aware of the importance of leading a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. We'd witnessed first hand, during our visits to Wooroloo, the ability for nature to rejuvenate the mind and soul.
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