Should I remind people of who I am? Let them know that I’m
not worthy? The housing officer has been showing us houses over the last couple
of days. I’ve been left sockless – they’ve been totally knocked off. We saw a palace today – six bedrooms, all with ensuite, magnificent
entrance, separate maid’s quarters, beautifully landscaped
gardens with water features (maintained by Singaporean owner), outside patios
off huge lounge and dining, separate building with large covered sitting area
downstairs and enormous rumpus room upstairs. The Canadian Ambassador lives
next door and other notables are nearby. As K pointed out, all we have to do is
say ‘Yes’ and it’s ours.
Okay, there is a downside to the palace - it won’t be
available for several months and it’s a bit of a hike to uni at peak hour
apparently. However, another tantalizing mansion is just 15 mins to uni and 10
to the city and to Gadong (large shopping / business area). We weren’t able to
see inside, but it looks lovely on the outside, the area is gorgeous and a
range of high (-er than me) flyers live opposite and on either side. It should
be available in a couple of months.
My socks were firmly back on my feet as I drudged back into
our grungy two bedroom hotel suite realizing that it will home for a while! Ah,
well.
