Alright, here are a few pictures that Rich took at the house today:
third floor bath looking into master suite
Master suite
home gym
2nd floor, looking toward the library
he bath toward the living room
Second floor living room with walk out access to balcony
small but very functional kitchen
bathroom in the guest suite
Now, as soon as I get the keys, I'll go in and take better pictures; but this should give you a good idea.
On the agenda today we have a house to see, and Mikey's Dr's appointment. Tomorrow we will see an apartment right in the old city next to the big clock! On Friday we will see the other place we liked that was being renovated, it's located across the street from a bakery and the straB stop is just out front. I'll be taking the camera with me to get photos, "I'm sorry Marissa"....you wouldn't have like the other places anyway. We're not looking far enough-out to see any chateau's but we will be renting one for a ski trip in the future.
Still no-house to report on, we have looked at quite a few too! We will be going back to take "a second" look at one of them either tomorrow or Thursday. It was real nice with the StraB stop just out front and a bakery across the street. It has an elevator and is very sunny, but we didn't get to see it all because they were in the middle of renovating. I remember it was big though.
Mikey has an appointment tomorrow to get registered to live in Bern...kind of funny that it takes more paperwork for him than it does for us! Rich and I will be getting our Iphones by Friday, so I'll have some numbers for you soon.
Oh, when we were out for dinner last night we found a place for rent right in the old city...with a view of the big clock. Hopefully we can check that place out too. Hotel living get's old quickly!
I am now officially behind the curve. Yesterday we went on a little excursion to Grindelwald, it's a beautiful village in the Alps. We took the gondola to the top of Frist, there was of course a gift shop, a restaurant and a "take-off pad" for Para-gliders. The view was beautiful and Rich took some great pictures! I found it very refreshing being up in the cool air, it was a hot day below! We got out at the half-way point to take some photos:
When we got here last week, Rich and I had purchased 1/2 fare ID cards. It's a great deal because we can travel 1st class on all the trains within Switzerland. What we did-not know was that dogs travel free "only" when in a kennel. Now- Mikey loves to travel......but NOT in a cage! SOOOOOO, we ended up having to purchase a day pass on the train for Mike LOL For all of you who want to know how our little guy likes to travel:
He was a very good boy and is enjoying the area as well. In this picture, you can see how much he was enjoying receiving the attention of the elderly couple sitting across from us. "They were appalled that we had to buy him a ticket"...but we didn't mind at all, considering the alternative.
The rest of the pictures are posted on my Face Book page, I hope you'll have the opportunity to check them out.
Chris and Marissa had their First appointment the other day, everything is fine except: Chris is O Pos and Marissa is O- Neg...the baby is probably O Pos, which means that the baby and Marissa would basically be poisoning each other. They did a blood test to see if Marissa is producing antibody's, if she is, she will have to get shots throughout her pregnancy. You can look up the RH Factor to learn more. You know, years ago when they used to do "blood-test" before marriage- Chris and Marissa would not have been given a license to wed because of their blood-type's. We sure have come a long way in medicine! How lucky we are......
First picture!!! 9 weeks and due to arrive on 27 January.
Hello everyone, Rich and I have been going almost non-stop since we got here. Today we spent the morning at the Embassy where Rich had a meeting "yes, he's working already" and I had to go see the RSO {Regional Security Office} to get a security briefing before being issued a pass to have access to the Embassy. After business was taken care of, we had to go look at houses...UGH!! I'm seeing rooms in my sleep--however have not located the home that will work for us yet. Looking again tomorrow.
By-the-way, Chris and Marissa have their "FIRST" Dr.'s appointment sometime today; and I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!! Hopefully we will have our iphones soon and will be able to call our children and hear their voices. Shealynn and Brady, Grandma & Grandpa miss you BOTH very much! We went to dinner and took a long evening walk in this old city, the weather has been Beautiful. On the way back to the Hotel we sat at a Cafe' and shared a banana split. We also took some pretty nice pictures that I will post soon. We're still having a bit of jet-lag but we should be good to go by Monday, or so they tell me.
Today was very nice and even productive. Rich is signing in at the Embassy, meeting all the people he will work with. He has an amazing office! "with a nice view" I sat at his desk today working out the Decor in my mind;[ getting totally dizzy spinning around and around in his chair] and yes, it will be very distinguished. I'm excited to begin this new project! "I'll just need to remember not to spend my time spinning in his chair"
We were only able to look at one place today, I'm sorry to point out "I didn't like it at all" We have another appointment tomorrow afternoon and more on Wednesday and Thursday. I know it's only been 4 day's since arriving in country...but I was hopeful to find "THE HOME" quickly. I don't' know why I'm always in such a hurry to get settled...{yes I do, so we can be comfortable, settled, and begin to enjoy out time over here} I can never relax until my home is in order! { I have no-idea where on earth I get that either, but that's just the way I am.
I hope all is well with everyone, Rich and I are excited to hear about Chris and Marissa's First Ultrasound!
