Originally posted by CharLac What a fascinating story.
Seeing how people live in places like that makes me stop for a moment and pause.
At first I think, "How fortunate I am to live in a modern, industrialized society, with all the modern conveniences, immediate access to excellent health care, a great job, a decent home."
Then I think about the laid back, slowed down pace of life in a place like that, where people live simple lives, scratching out a living with hard work and determination. They are happy, and satisfied with their lot, living in a very picturesque place.
And then I think, "Life there might be better, less complex, very straightforward."