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I hear ye. I honestly think the soundscape of cities is bad for overall mental health.
When I'm down the bellarine there's a bit of road noise / more garden / powertools but come 9pm it is DEAD quiet. Can hear the individual waves crash from 2kms away. It is BLISS. Makes such a difference mentally.
Hundred percent. Honestly I think I've been ready to get away from the hubbub for well over a year now. Now that I have options I think this is going to be an important factor in whatever next steps I make