Asked To Leave

Skyline

Well, we were asked to leave our flat. This is the flat that we have enjoyed so much for the past two months. The flat with all the conveniences, the flat in the prime location, the flat that was so quiet. And, to top it all off, the flat where we were hosting good friends for a few days. So, all four of us packed up our stuff. We also packed up the pantry and the refrigerator contents. We then trundled slowly over bumpy cobbled streets pulling overloaded suitcases, shouldering travel packs, and hand carrying stuffed tote bags. It was a sight.

Sorry. Another tabloid-type mislead. We were asked to leave the flat because our term was up. That's right, we only booked the flat for two months. We booked, for the final month, another two-bedroom flat just a couple blocks away in a quiet location. It is also a bright corner unit on the top floor. It has windows and skylights galore; the views over the roof tops and St. Stephen's Church, and beyond, are stunning (see photo). And, it is in a 200 year old building. Back in the day, this was considered a posh section of Stockbridge. Charm is everywhere. So is quirky.

At the time we were booking, back around Christmas, the inventory of available flats was limited. Probably even more limited because of covid uncertainty. The few flats that interested us were not available for the full three months. So, we split our stay into two. Now we get to enjoy the final month in something historical. Oh boy.