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by Kristi ParkerBlog Last Updated; 11/11/2009
I just got word that some Texas relatives are making plans to move to Colorado from their current home in Orlando, Fla.
My cousin Crystal and her husband Scotty, both native Texans, are weary of Florida life and want to move someplace
where they can experience ? you guessed it ? four seasons.
"I did some research on Durango, and we think it's exactly what we're looking for," Crystal told me last night in a
Facebook chat session. "The mountains, the outdoor recreation, the laid-back lifestyle ? all perfect for us."
Crystal has worked for Walt Disney World for many years, so she's used to working ? and living ? in an overpriced,
touristy environment. In fact, the one bedroom apartment she rents in Florida costs as much as most two-bedroom
condos in Durango. So for Crystal and Scotty, Durango's oft-maligned high cost of living would actually be an
improvement.
Nevertheless, I gave my cousin the advice I like to give to those venturing into the unknown and unsure world of
relocation, to counter-balance the nay-saying pessimists who will surely try to rain on their parade.
"If you want something bad enough, you can find a way to make it work," I said. "If you really want to live in
Colorado, you can find a way to live here and live well."
I speak from experience, of course!
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