We Have a New Home

We have had a wild month of moving, traveling, shipping and living in 5 different locations. The year was spent preparing for the move with the goal of moving into our new house. 

We closed on our house yesterday. We all, buyers and sellers, signed the deed and it was done. So much easier than the US, so much less to sign, and so little regulations.  This is a photo of the closing.  Our realtor, Jean, is at the end of the table and Anno and Vera (sellers) are on the right side of the table.  

This is the corner of our property at 34 Kaya Uranus.  The entire lot is walled with sharp spikes on the top to keep the ever present iguanas out of the pool. The roof you see is the cabana inside the wall.

Our front door. I am not going to lie, it was a real HGTV Fixer Upper moment.  The minute we walked in we couldn't believe our dream came true.  I cried and Rick gave me a hug and kiss and we were finally at home on the island.

Inside the gate is a huge covered patio that contains our living room and dining table.  The plaza has a swimming pool and all sorts of palm trees and Buddha's.  I am hoping the Buddha's and the Zen atmosphere will keep me calm and relaxed. 

Last night, our first night in the house, was a full moon and spectacular skies.  This is a view of the pool and cabana from the living room/covered patio. The seller was a handy man and very proud of his lighting scheme and plantings.  I think he fancied himself as a self-made botanist/landscaper.  He made the place look like a high-end resort and spa.

The sellers, always the gracious hosts, left us a bottle of Prosecco, flowers and a welcome note wishing us happiness in our new home.