Loving our new flat!

This past Sunday, we started packing our things as we were scheduled to move into our new place starting Monday night. We met with the owner of the flat, Katrin, on Monday night. We were shown how everything works in the apartment and given instuction on the somewhat complicated trash schedule, for which a detailed, hi-lighted calendar was also provided. Lol. Yay! Katrin has been great to work with, so helpful and welcoming. She introduced us to her parents who live downstairs. They seem like really nice people. It made me feel better knowing someone else in the building should I need help with something while I'm in the flat alone. Katrin was so kind to leave us a flower arrangement (her sister is a florist) with a welcome note and a surprise bottle of sparkling wine in the fridge. We feel very blessed and thankful for the way God has provided all of this for us! Check out our new place...I'm thinking I may never want to leave! ;) 

the spa-like bathroom

garden tub-score!!

first time ever having laundry in my living space! in. heaven.

bedroom

closet off of bedroom

living area

dining area

kitchen complete with dishwasher and microwave!

view from one side of balcony

view to the other side...

flowers and note left by Katrin

So, we moved part of our stuff on Monday night then I finished the rest and moved out of the old place while Paul was at work on Tuesday. We spent our first night here on Valentine's Day. Paul had to fly out the next morning for a last minute trip to Detroit. If you didn't catch my facebook posting on Wednesday, we ended up having to drive him to Amsterdam to catch his flight since we missed the train. Though it was a little nerve-racking, I made it back safely after driving the autobahn. Definitely a first at 90-100 mph! I have so enjoyed being here, though by myself for the last few days. I have even been able to watch a few American movies because the owner has a small collection here in the flat. :) As I finish this posting, I am looking forward to Paul's return today!



Valentine's flowers from my love