Finally…….
The waiting has been so hard!
We packed some boxes with sheets, towels, some clothes and of course a bathing suit…….or two. We also went to Makro and found a wonderful refrigerator/freezer, a toaster and even a micro-wave. Unfortunately Makro does not deliver so we will need to rent a truck to bring these things besides the table with double chair, the two bikes and a bit of odds and ends, but this can only be done after the closing.
Finally on the tenth of July, we met with the representative of the seller and did the closing. It would have been so much more exciting if Gaby did not go into labor four hours before the closing time, thank goodness we were having the closing less than five minutes from our home, everyone else involved in the closing were late and Gaby delivered all three of her kittens; leaving us plenty of time to make the closing.
photo of left view
Our real estate agency in Vilamoura/Quarteira, ERA helped us immensely. They contacted the electric, water and gas company, even though the gas is not yet connected the other two are and the last should be soon after this weekend. I would like to send out a big hug and kiss to Sra. Fatima and Sra. Maria Joao for working so hard towards making our experience an easy one, they truly do ERA proud.
As soon as we can arrange a truck we will bring the stuff to the apartment but because of the kittens, we will only stay over night and return home to guaranty they are well cared for including Gaby, who has been such a loving mama cat to her babies.
* I included one photo of Gaby and her babies since they were such a big part of the day’s celebrations.
