Well, it’s been a successful day. After a frustrating weekend last weekend looking for a suitable new place, a little creative sleuthing with Google has turned up an ideal place for Aude and me. It couldn’t be a more perfect compromise — it’s on the same road where we both live currently, almost exactly in the middle!

Just opposite the farmer’s market, it’s a lovely little four-bedroom house with a big kitchen, dining room, and lounge on the ground floor, with French doors opening onto a small patio and yard. There’s even a garage, big enough for the Corvette…

Moving day is hopefully sometime in May. The carpets are a little tired — we’ve asked the landlord to consider recarpeting, and we’re waiting to hear his decision. We’re also waiting to hear whether my two little cats will cause any trouble (as the property was advertised as “no pets”) but the agent thinks that we’ll be alright if we put a cleaning clause in the contract.

Fingers crossed….