Why I live where I do

It's not always easy to justify living here, my degree sits collecting dust, the cost of living is high and the income levels low (compared to other places).  But then I see a picture like this and I remember not only how beautiful it is but how much I enjoy getting out into this great open space with V (and soon enough our little guy)!
I should mention I totally copied [er, "stole"] this photo from our news publication, it's not far from where V and I live but shows "here" so well!