I recently saw a very enlightening movie on going green and though it's not really about alternative energy sources, you might find it worth a watch too. Here's the link.
I'm happy for you but jealous. I'd like to be there. I know exactly what you are talking about but haven't been able to change knowledge into experience. Someday, it'll happen....Glad you shared the experience though because it gives me hope :) Thanks.
RE: To Forgive
It's lovely...To forgive is also to do ourselves the kindness of cleansing that which we hold onto that is bitter, negative and hence not good for our own growth...