Great news everyone, we found an amazing apartment! Words can hardly even express how excited I am about where we are. But since a blog is all about words, I'll give it a shot. So I'm living with 3 other American girls in a four bedroom apartment. It's big, clean, bright, and just great. The best thing about it, is that it came COMPLETELY ready to live in. Not only was every room totally furnished (right down do hangers, bulletin boards, little garbage bags, hampers, etc.), but the kitchen has everything you need. We will have to by toiletries and such, but other than that it's great.
There are two full bathrooms that look brand new, only one has a bidet though haha. I don't plan on using the bidet for its intended purpose, but I discovered that it is the ideal place to shave your legs, no joke. We also have two patios, one for hanging laundry and the other is an interior balcony. I feel so at home in my new room, it's unbelievable. (Consider yourselves warned as there will be many pictures following this post) Another great thing is all the storage this place has, hence the title of this post. No room is lacking; there really is a place for everything. One of my favorite things so far about this place is that every time we open a cabinet door or drawer, we find something new. Examples: mini Christmas tree complete with white lights, a huge stack of someone's passport photos, a really intricate tea set, paint brushes, sewing supplies, and a CD labeled "recuerdos de Sevilla" (memories of Sevilla). We have yet to pop that in and see what's on it, but I'm sure it will be interesting.
Ok before I go on and on and bore you all to death, one last thing - great location. There is a river that runs through Sevilla and when I studied abroad I live on one side pretty far away from most things except the train station. Now I'm living on the other side of the river in a zone called Triana. It's quiet, cozy, close walk to the center and the bus station I need to go to as well as many of the parks and the hoppin places in town, and we have multiple supermarkets, stores,and cafes within a five minute walk. So if you can't tell already, I'm ecstatic. Oh, another last thing, I'm currently posting this entry via stolen internet. The connection is good, but we don't have access at all hours of the day. But we are going to ride these coattails for as long as possible so we don't have to pay for internet! In case anyone wants to stalk me on google earth or send me Christmas cards (hint, hint) here is my address:
C/ Luz Arriero 2
Casa 3, Bajo A
Sevilla, Spain 41010
Now come the pictures:
 |
Our fine selection of beverages that came with the place (yes those are forties).
Our living room with patio access.
Our patio view of the interior of our building.
Our lovely kitchen.
Yes, the washing machine is in the kitchen, and no, there is no dryer. I'm pretty sure driers don't exist in Spain.
Went to the grocery store the first night (Saturday) and all we bought was booze and chips and salsa. Turned out to be a big mistake because all the supermarkets are closed on Sundays. Luckily I found an "everything" store that's open every day to hold me over. By the way, tinto de verano is my favorite drink here. It's red wine mixed with lemon flavored pop. The best thing about it, is you can buy it already mixed. Yes, there are three in there...don't judge.
Hallway with cute book shelf, stocked with really random books.
First bathroom
<-Second bathroom ->
My first meal consisting of all this I bought from the store: a little ham sandwich, yogurt, and drum roll please....Cheeseburger flavored lays. Oh and I brought the mio with me from home.
My room :)
The view from my window to our laundry. Those sheets are from the people above us and it smells wonderful in my room!
I LOVE my side table.
My lucky elephant, random penny that was left here, and Barefoot Moscato, in case of emergency.
This is a close up of my armoire, with the door folded down. Insanely organized....let's see how long it stays that way.
And that's it!!
