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Saturday, 23 July 2011

Adios Pink Palacio. Hola Dos de Mayo.

Posted on 07:51 by Unknown
Well, it's not a pink palacio.  But, we like it even more.  We placed a deposit Friday evening on an apartment and we should sign the papers Monday afternoon.  We looked at a total of five apartments.  The fifth was the charm (although I think THREE times is supposed to be the charm).

A VIEW ONTO THE PLAZA FROM ONE OF THE LIVING ROOM DOORS.

It's in an old building on a beautiful plaza (can't believe WHICH plaza), and it's completely renovated with central air and heat, new kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, great views from large (double-glazed) doors/windows that all open onto little balconies, lots of light.  I could go on and on.  (Well, I DO go on and on, don't I?)

A LITTLE BIT OF THE LIVING ROOM.

We were told the apartment was near the Plaza del Duque, which is the plaza on which three of the five buildings of the department store, El Corte Ingles, are located.  But, when we were given the address to meet the agent, we learned that the apartment itself was about two streets away from there. And it was in the same building as the amazing tapas bar (the best tapas bar in Sevilla, we have been repeatedly told and, from our experience, is no exaggeration), Dos de Mayo.

VIEW FROM KITCHEN, THROUGH FOYER, TO LIVING ROOM.

Our friend Alberto had given us the name of a rental agent he recommended very highly.  He was sure Carmen and her team at Aquilcasa would be able to help us find a home.  He had high praise for them as professionals and also as wonderful people.  He didn't praise them enough!  What an absolute pleasure it is to work with them.

ANOTHER WONDERFUL VIEW.

The location is incredible, in the center of old Sevilla. It's not far from the pink palacio, which is about four streets on the other side of the Plaza del Duque.  I went back this afternoon and took pictures of the building and the plaza in the glorious sunshine.   The comment Jerry and I made yesterday when we left the apartment was, "It feels like us."  It's a great feeling.

THAT'S "OUR" BUILDING IN THE BACKGROUND!

PASSING THE MONUMENT AND COMING HOME TO DOS DE MAYO.


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