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Location: Huntersville/Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC
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You definitely need to come back in the spring or fall. It really is a beautiful state and the overwhelming number of residents are friendly and helpful.
Glad you liked your trip and come back soon!
Definitely need to make a spring or summer trip. The winter has been brutal so far and leaves on trees make Kentucky that much better-looking.
Definitely need to make a spring or summer trip. The winter has been brutal so far and leaves on trees make Kentucky that much better-looking.
If you want greenery plant lots of pine, hemlock, and spruce trees. The greenery makes a big difference in the winter, but people often don't think of simple landscape improvements.
IMHO the cities in KY are underrated while the rural areas are definitely overrated. If an outsider only stopped at the big cities in KY they might be impressed, but would likely be depressed if they only visited mostly rural areas of the state.
GraniteStater: Wow, you paint with a sweeping brush! Lots of assumptions here.
To this native Kentuckian, parts of our cities can be depressing, as can be parts of the rural areas. But it's equally true that parts of both cities AND rural areas are quite lovely, uplifting, exciting, etc.
And of course, some areas, be they city or country, just fall into the middle ground, as far as my reaction to them.
And that's the key: my own, personal, reaction. Others' reactions may - and do - vary. Isn't it nice that Kentucky contains places that (almost) everyone can appreciate and enjoy?
GraniteStater: Wow, you paint with a sweeping brush! Lots of assumptions here.
To this native Kentuckian, parts of our cities can be depressing, as can be parts of the rural areas. But it's equally true that parts of both cities AND rural areas are quite lovely, uplifting, exciting, etc.
And of course, some areas, be they city or country, just fall into the middle ground, as far as my reaction to them.
And that's the key: my own, personal, reaction. Others' reactions may - and do - vary. Isn't it nice that Kentucky contains places that (almost) everyone can appreciate and enjoy?
GraniteStater: Wow, you paint with a sweeping brush! Lots of assumptions here.
To this native Kentuckian, parts of our cities can be depressing, as can be parts of the rural areas. But it's equally true that parts of both cities AND rural areas are quite lovely, uplifting, exciting, etc.
And of course, some areas, be they city or country, just fall into the middle ground, as far as my reaction to them.
And that's the key: my own, personal, reaction. Others' reactions may - and do - vary. Isn't it nice that Kentucky contains places that (almost) everyone can appreciate and enjoy?
Yes, KY has plenty of nice rural areas. However, when I think rural Kentucky I immediately think eastern Kentucky which is about 80-90% economically depressed.
My family and I moved to Lexington from Hawaii two and a half years ago. Yes, by choice. No one forced us to, we didn't have family here, and we didn't even have a job waiting for us here. However, we liked what we read and learned about the state. And we love it here! The diversity of the state is amazing, the weather is incredible (especially if you like weather) and beauty is everywhere. I smile at the people who complain....I have a feeling that they would probably find something to complain about most places they live. No, it isn't Hawaii. But Hawaii isn't Kentucky either. And right now, I'm so happy to be here! Thank you Thank you Kentucky, for opening your hands and heart to our family. And Thank You for your positive post about your visit!
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