Just over a week ago, I waved goodbye to my work colleagues in London, where I’d lived for eleven years, jumped in a van, and travelled the 500 miles (so cliche!) to Glenmore to begin my new life at Reindeer House.
![London](https://cairngormreindeer.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/1-last-day-in-london.jpg)
Three years volunteering with the herd during holidays seeded the thought of moving at the back of my mind. Late in 2015 I thought, “What am I waiting for?” and decided to up sticks, leave my lovely job and lovely colleagues, and life in the city.
![Corries](https://cairngormreindeer.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/2-a-view-of-the-corries-a-few-days-ago.jpg)
Waking up to snow-covered hills and a single stream of cars heading for the ski slopes is slightly different to the hordes of people packed onto commuter trains and tubes heading for their glass and steel open-plan offices.
![Plateau](https://cairngormreindeer.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/3-up-on-the-plateau-with-suki.jpg)
![Sookie](https://cairngormreindeer.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/4-up-on-the-plateau-with-suki.jpg)
Mountains, forests, and fresh air give so much, which cities simply cannot give you – despite the parks and open spaces and being outdoors. The landscape here gives and teaches different things, as equally important, and gives a different outlook on life.
![Plants](https://cairngormreindeer.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/5-how-my-evenings-are-spent.jpg)
I am looking forward to making my way here!
Sarah
Wonderful! Hope all works out for you. 🙂
Once the Cairngorm is in your heart it will never leave you. Enjoy your new life in the mountains Sarah.