Yes, this move has been the best for all of us. We are so happy here. I didn't realize your trip was coming up so fast, that is so exciting! You will get some great photo ops. We went end of August and wish we had gone earlier in the season, like you are.Alaska is my next trip Rae. We leave for Seattle on May 3. We get in late but will spend Saturday and Sunday morning wandering around Seattle. Then off to the cruise of Alaska. I'm really jazzed up. We are considering a fall cruise to see the leaves changing. But now that we have a place in Iowa, we may just spend September and October back there.
It sounds like you have found the perfect place with all of the activities and new friends. I am soooo happy for you.