Other Side of the Ocean: March 2008

Guess what? I like it so much here in Bend that I just had to buy a new home! I mean, a BRAND NEW home. Who would have guessed one year after the beginning of my travel adventure that I would be here? I am so amazed and grateful.

Would you like to take a tour? Let me show you around a bit. Follow me through the model home which will be mine shortly. . .

Here we are in the entry way - front door, garage door and closet. As an aside, I will have THE nicest garage ever, painted designer colors and carpeted. Imagine that! One of the perks when the model office moves around the block.

Here we are in the living room. You'll notice the special cut-out section for the gigantic television and the 1/2 bath conveniently located off the. . . By the way, I won't be keeping the majority of the moveable items. I DID negotiate the leather sofa and chairs into the deal, but the builder wasn't willing to cede any more for my price.

A view into the kitchen and eating nook. It looks like a little piece of heaven.

What do you think about the stainless steel appliances and tile work? Coooollll. . .

Through the eating nook, . . .

. . . you walk outside to the backyard. Wow, all you can see is the beautiful sky.

Oh, here it is. My backyard - big enough for a little barbeque party and possibly a new dog, but no yard maintenance. Just some new flower pots needed.

Let's walk back through the living room . . .

. . and go upstairs to the three bedrooms.

Here is the master bedroom. . .

. . . with a sweet dual-sink bathroom. Oh - and here I am, the only picture with me in it. Sorry. I'm out of practice with the self-portraits. Next time.