Pigeons and ruins overlooking the Grund:

Dave and one of his favorite (local?) beers:

Scenes From the New 'Hood

some beautifully overgrown house near the new apt:

our apt in front, looking down the street. 

some hidden path, I suppose. I love the bluish-green conifer -looks very west-coast to me

a new surrogate cat buddy for dave:

As I enjoy the magnificent September weather here in Maine, Dave does the same, Luxembourg-style. He's taken to taking long walks (miraculous) and i hope this habit sticks once i'm there too. 

We have an Apartment!

Dave signed the lease today! after some drama, we have a beautiful apartment! it's in the neighborhood we wanted, it's on a beautiful, quiet and conveniently located street, across the street from a park, and the apt is huge and lovely with lots of space for visitors!

the park across the street from the apt - also our view:

The street:

Ferdinand, our fantastic and friendly real estate agent:

the dining room - not our furniture:

the living room - not our furniture, still:

one of two bedrooms:

The bathroom, also has a shower and a double sink:

one half of the kitchen, kind of on the dark side, but super clean and modern: