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I have never lived more than 10 km from the sea, so it would be a huge culture shock for me. Coincidentally I was google sightseeing a bit in interior British Columbia today, and thought that it would be very weird to live in a place like that. A small lake or a river just won't do it. So yes, I definitely prefer living by the sea/ocean, but I'm quite confident I could live without it.
I would enjoy living by the sea/ocean but as it stands now that would mean separating myself from conveniently seeing/being around my grown children. They are really all that I have left and I would never purposely separate myself from them...I can live without the beauty and tranquility of a body of water but not without my kids.
It is critical for me, the primary factor on where I live; this is why I live in Miami, in an ocean side condo with a nice view of the ocean (technically view of the intercoastal).
I live 350 o 400km far from the sea since I was born, although I love the sea it is not difficult for me to be far from it, but I remember with good memories the feeling I had every summer near the sea, with all the vibrant atmosphere, summer music, the smell, eating paella next to the sea... amazing!
I prefer lakes over the sea, I enjoyed my time in Southern Finland and Hong Kong, though.
A classic "I don't care". Quite happy with Neusiedlersee or the Danube for the occasional swim at the moment. Sailing and windsurfing is also quite good at those two spots.
I have never lived more than 10 km from the sea, so it would be a huge culture shock for me. Coincidentally I was google sightseeing a bit in interior British Columbia today, and thought that it would be very weird to live in a place like that. A small lake or a river just won't do it. So yes, I definitely prefer living by the sea/ocean, but I'm quite confident I could live without it.
And I don't even swim. I just like to look at it.
I grew up four blocks from the sea and have never lived more than1 K away. I can even see it out my living room window.
I agree, small lakes and rivers can be nice to visit, but even huge lakes with nice beaches are not the sea.
The sea seems more alive and I love the salt air.
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