Thinking about moving to North Carolina . . .

[The Blue Flower]

8. It isn't so much about the place

Starting over is never easy. Doing it as a retiree has its own challenges. It isn't like moving to go to a new job, where you're plugged in socially at least a bit through the people at your job. You wouldn't be thinking about this if you weren't open to new experiences and people. It can be isolating at first. As others have pointed out, there will be a cultural shock. Only you can know how adaptable you are and how patient in building a new life. That said, there's nothing as renewing as starting over at any age. Good luck with your move. Please keep us posted.