Got the keys!

Seems like it's taken forever but we finally got the keys to our first 'house' today. Fueled by excitement and general apathy for work, Alison and I rushed home only to race out again with a car packed with the inaugural load of assorted boxes to meet the real estate agent at our new property.

After handing us the keys and a generous bottle of Moet, our real estate agent kindly offered to take a photo of us in front of our new home. An act which sadly proved to be worthless when we discovered that the camera lens was obscured by a chubby digit. Photographic duties fell unto me once again though I'm afraid all I had handy was my phone. Substandard tools aside, I think the jacaranda in our backyard tops the roof line nicely.



The weather today was an unpleasant reminder that summer isn't far away, so the house felt pretty oven-like until we opened up half a dozen windows. With ventilation and the help of an evening breeze the place soon cooled down and we went on our merry way unpacking the boot. Following mum's advice and continuing a little cultural tradition, we brought a cup of rice, salt and boiled water in the new kitchen. The place obviously doesn't quite feel like home yet but we're seeing lots of potential.

Will have to do a lot more cleaning tomorrow and another car load. Still can't believe we actually have a garden!