Getting settled

After two weeks in temporary housing we are in our new flat.  So far the hardest part of getting settled here has been finding a place to live.   We found out the hard way that the market here moves very quickly and you have to act fast when you find something you want.  We had a one-day home search with an agent who took us to look at 12 properties and we ended up putting offers in on 4 of our top choices, all of which had already been taken earlier that day.  Whilst the search day did not result in a treasured flat, after a couple more nights of looking after work, we found our new flat in Holland Park.  Flat 6, a 500 square foot gem, located just minutes from the tube with a view of the local private tennis club and green space out back. 

The big window lets in a lot of light which brightens up the whole room.

Kitchen includes a dorm sized refrigerator and a washer/dryer combo
but no dishwasher :(

Look at all that storage... I was sold on this place when I saw the closet.

London Calling.......

After several years of tossing around the idea of taking a secondement we finally made up our minds and 6 months later here we are on our way to London for 2 years.  With the majority of our belongings in storage, our house rented, cars sold, Lou on his way to being adopted and 4 suitcases in our hands we headed to the airport (don’t worry we had a few boxes shipped as well). It wasn’t easy and we have had a few ups and downs but glad that we are here.   Leaving behind family, amazing friends, co-workers and all of the comforts and familiarities of home has been the hardest adjustment. We hope that this experience will help us grow both personally and as a couple....oh and professionally since we are here to work.  

I hope that this blog provides a way for us to keep a record our experiences for us to look back on as well as a way for our family and friends to see what we’ve been up to.