I grew up in Baltimore County ( Rosedale Hon!), Maryland then moved to Ft.Lauderdale,Fl. Went to Altimonte Springs,Fl.,then moved to Houston, Tx. Hated it. Left to fly away winding up here in Paradise , Hilo , Hawaii. Not planning on leaving here too soon.Perfect climate, great natives,lots of free things to do,places to go and food to eat. I rarely stay home all day. I usually leave here before noon,go biking in to town,shop,exercise,socialize and just lay out on the black sand beach watching the people go by.........but,believe me, it ain't cheap!! But,worth every price.