I'm happy to read that I'm not the only one choosing (or planning) a life in the countryside. It connects you with Nature and its' cheaper...one example above all: chopping wood it's like the ultimate workout, for all your muscles...when I was living in the city I had to pay for the gym to get fit.
Still, it's no paradise...I'll keep my blog update on the challenges I'll face. I hope that it will be helpfull to you and your choices. Best