An unadulterated night sky is one of the most breathtaking views to behold. I couldn't ask to live in a better location to view it, either. Hardly any light pollution; makes for a perfect view of the Milky Way.

With the vastness of the universe there's not a doubt in my mind that there is other intelligent life outside of our own. I find it highly unlikely, though, that we will every cross paths, or at least in any perceivable amount of time.