Quote Originally Posted by Big D
Nah, it pretty clear that they actually are at Balamb, not FH. There are trees and hills in the backgorund, FH has neither. Nor does it have small, wooden piers, since FH is in the middle of the ocean supported by gigantic struts. FH wouldn't host a violent ex-military guy who may or may not be wanted, and who was allied with the forces abehind an assault on their homes. Balamb, however, is much more broad-minded and didn't significantly suffer; it's also a very open and forgiving place.
I didn't remember FH ever being occupied by Galbadian forces like Balamb was. If I were the mayor of Paris, I wouldn't want Hitler retiring in my city. But I will go with my first instinct that Seifer retired in Balamb, even though FH is more optimal like Switzerland.