Unfortunately, we are no longer pursuing the apartment that we wanted in Posillipo. We learned this weekend that the unit directly above the one we wanted is going to be under construction, undergoing a total remodeling project including knocking down walls, putting in new plumbing/electrical etc. The couple living in the apartment now said that they are already dealing with banging on the ceiling and construction vehicles parked in their parking spots. The landlord who is in charge of the unit being remodeled said that the expected completion date is April 2012, and I don't know about you, but I've rarely heard of a construction project staying on schedule! The whole reason we want to live in Posillipo is for the peace and quiet that location offers, so living in a construction zone is just not an option.
Thankfully, we did have a back-up apartment that we liked if this one didn't work out, so our real estate agent is now trying to secure a lease on that one. This 'runner up' apartment was previously mentioned in my blog....it's the one with the vineyard at the top of the street, orange/lemon trees on the property, beach access, and some great views---so, not a bad second choice. It is definitely smaller than the one in the now construction zone, but we'll still have a guest bedroom for all of you who said you are planning to come visit:) When we had first seen this one, I got that 'feeling' that this was 'the one'...when you just 'know' that this is the one you should be in, so I definitely feel good about it, and now am just hoping and praying that we get it.
I just tallied the notches that I've been putting in the wall and today is day 85 of hotel living!! Holy cow!!
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happy you can settle in soon. you really do amaze me with your versatility! not many women could do what you are doing and maintain their sanity. i hope we'll get to use that guest bedroom sometime. love and miss you.
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