Good things come in small packages.

In Geneva, all things come in small packages. 

Just as I was starting to get the hang of this apartment (meaning I’ve used all of the appliances, including the menacing microwave, and figured out where to point the shower head so the floor doesn’t get soaked), I have to move out. 

This is my episode of House Hunters International:

Apartment 1:

This one is located in Grand Saconnex, which is close to the UN and my office but farther from downtown and the lake.

Pros: Large family room open to the kitchen. Separate bedroom. Closet included. Close to work.

Cons: Pink bathroom tile. Oven and stove not included.

Family room

Kitchen. The fridge is that little thing in the middle of the cupboards to the right.

Bedroom... I think a queen will fit?

View from the balcony. The balcony is very enjoyable... if you only want to stand and peer over the railing next to the window.

Apartment 2:

Located central to town and two rooms. Two rooms means actually two rooms – one kitchen and one everything else room.

Pros: Centrally located. A nice old man lives there.

Cons: Smaller than what I’m living in right now.   

Family room, bedroom, office, guest bedroom, etc

 

Apartment 3:

Located on the other side of town but in a nice area with lots of character. And not weird character, charmy character.

Pros: Very cute and would fit our furniture perfectly. Floors and bathroom being remodeled which means we’d get a brand new bidet!

Cons: Was already rented by the time we called, which was on our way out of the building. 

Family room

Kitchen - being worked on a little as you can see by the diagonal stove.

Bedroom

That bathroom flooring must be popular. See Apartment 2.

I chose Apartment 3, but when that one was already rented, I applied for Apartment 1. Stay tuned – I am too – to find out if I get it.