Decision

The decision I made to leave the Netherlands did not happen overnight, because it was not an easy decision.
I always wanted to move away from the busy city where I lived. I wanted and longed for a quiet place where enjoying your life was paramount. My son wanted to come with me, but ex didn't want to talk about it.

The crazy thing was that at first he was the one who said, he grew up on a campsite where his parents had a chalet, and spent much of his childhood there. Outside and in nature. It didn't matter to him where we lived. As long it was peaceful. Apparently, he changed his mind about that anyway.

Anyway, in my heart and mind I wanted to leave the suburbs and never made a secret of it. Only, I was never able to take this step during my married life. Once divorced, that wish did come closer. However, I first tried to rent something close to my son. He was going to live with his father for the time being. I hadn't been able to rent anything yet, due to the fact that the house hadn't been sold yet, I had no prospect of getting a house, the rents were ridiculously high, I didn't qualify for a rented house at once because I didn't earn enough.

Again, the idea of leaving the Netherlands came up again. But I had no idea where to go and still find it a bit scary to go on this adventure alone.

When my son and I were on holiday with a friend of mine, the subject came up again. She lived with her partner on a campsite in France. Talking like this, we came up with the idea of setting up a business in France.

Back in the Netherlands, that conversation kept coming back. I had no prospect of finding a house in the Netherlands, so I decided to take the plunge and leave for France. Of course, I discussed this very carefully with my son, because I felt it was quite something to leave him behind.

After this talk, I lived with my mother for another month to help her a bit after her surgery. After this month, I packed my things and loaded up my dogs and got in the car on my way to France.

I had let the campsite owner know that I wanted to rent accommodation for a longer period of time and I was welcome.

Once I arrived at the campsite and unpacked the car, my new adventure began.

Whether I regret my decision? No, absolutely not. I have a good relationship with my family and my son. I know they will be there for me when I need them.

Yes, it is exciting to burn your ships and move somewhere completely unknown. It was a little easier for me because my girlfriend also lived there, so I wasn't really alone.

The business, however, never got off the ground. But we are now going to try it in Spain. 

To be continued.....