At last, a new home

Today’s the day we got the keys to our new long-term flat. It is beautiful, which is good, because I was beginning to worry that I’d mis-remembered in the rush of finding somewhere to live. But it’s lovely, even when covered with all our packing boxes.

(If I were to make any complaint, it’s the the windows could really do with double-glazing; this had better be as quiet a neighbourhood as everyone says, or else that’s going to get irritating really quickly!)

I also got two presents, just for moving in! Our landlord gave us a bottle of wine in a fancy box to say welcome:

And my husband sent me the most beautiful bunch of flowers – he’s still finishing up work in our old place, so he’s not here yet. Our local florist is an absolute gem!