The Hunt Is Long Since Over.

Remember a while ago when I posted that the hunt for a great appartment was on? Well, it ended that same day. We got the amaizng appartment that we wanted and we moved in the day after my birthday. It took us so long to get internet (over 2 weeks) that I just forgot to post about the amazing appartment that we live in. Those of you who have Skype and have called us have already been given the grand tour but for the rest of you, here are some pictures of our amazing new place. Don't salivate too much and remember that it is only about 1000 sq feet total. So we have downsized a bit. On the bright side. Our house in Allen will seem like a mansion when we get home.
First, where we came from. These are some pics of the hotel we stayed in when we first got here. This is the completely inadequate kitchen area. Notice the lack of fridge? That is because it was a barely working mini fridge that fit under the counter. Not exactly inspiring is it? This is in the living area looking toward the kitechen/entrance. This is looking back from the entrance to the window.This is the view that we had out our windows. Notice the tram in the forground? It pretty much ran all day and all night. And it wasn't exactly quiet. This is what living in the city is all about.This is the new view that we have out the back of our current place. Much nicer hu? There is a great green area back there just for our building. And there are lots of little parks close by. Oh, and no tram out front.
Here are some pics of our new appartment before we moved anything in. Amazing hu?
And last but not least. Here is the appartment after we furnished it with lots of used stuff and lots of Ikea stuff. It cost us about chf 4000 after it was all said and done. Brian can correct me if I'm wrong but that is what I think. This is our lovely living room looking out the back wall of windows. Like our used Ikea couch? We do. It folds out into a lovely double bed for those of you who decide to venture over here. Don't worry, there is a huge screen that rolls down over the back wall to give you plenty of privacy. We also have a little "office" set up on the other side of the room with a desk and such. It is a pretty big living room.This is our bedroom. I made Brian splurge on a king sized bed. I am so glad I did. I love it. Totally worth the extra 100chf that we spent on it. Notice the windows are completely blocked? It is one of my favorite features that the appartments here have. They have these blinds that roll down from above and lock together to block out all light. Even during the day. Love that! And here is James' room. Like the second hand chair that we got at the local "D.I."? We do. His crib here is about half the size of his crib at home. Anyway, we are still looking for a car but I think I am closing in on one! Hopefully. I really want to put a car in my lovely garage. I will post about it as soon as I can get a car. Everyone keep your fingers crossed!