I haven't sent many pictures of our apartment or furnishings before now. I suppose it is because it took me a few months to adjust my own expectations to the reality of living here. We have been told that these four apartments are really nice, some of the best in this area. It's all relative, right? We try to accept what we cannot change, and are repairing, adding to and changing what we can, to make it feel a bit homier and more welcoming. Maybe when we leave, it will be more like home. With walls that are bricks-covered-with-concrete, dirt being tracked in all the time, and mildew on the "wet" walls, we struggle to keep things clean. Cold ceramic tile floors help with cleaning, but shock feet with no slippers. We are told that we'll see more insects, larger insects & spiders, etc., during the summer. So far, we've been fortunate not to have dealt with such critters. | |