Our adventures in Grand Cayman

So, what have we been doing the past 5 weeks other than going to the beach?? Well, Caleb has been working, and getting used to his new job running the swim program for CBAC. He seems to be really enjoying it. I enjoy it because I get to see him so much more. The latest he works is 7. So, we actually get to eat dinner at a reasonable time each night and spend some time together! It really has been wonderful. I have not found employment yet, but have contacted a recruiting agency who is looking into some jobs for me. So, that is a plus! It is a very good thing I haven't been working though, as I have been super busy with finding us a place to live and buying a car, setting up the new place, etc. There are so many things you have to do when you first move. You have to get a driver's license, get a cell phone, get a bank account, find a place to live (which includes connecting the electricity, water, cable, internet, etc.), buy a car. If I had been working, I have NO clue how we would have gotten it all done! It took us a while to find the perfect home for us. We looked at at least 6 different places. Some where houses, townhouses, condos. Some were in Prospect, Savannah, Bodden Town, West Bay. First we had to really decide where we wanted to live. Prospect is nice because it is quiet, but the commute to George Town where Caleb works is bad because of traffic, and it is not close to a bus route. Savannah and Bodden Town are both very nice, but the commute is just too far. So, we decided West Bay was the place for us. It is closer to his work, and VERY close to beaches, and there are plenty of bus routes. Then, we had to decide where in West Bay we wanted to be. There are some "sketchy" areas in West Bay, so we knew we wanted to avoid those places. We looked at a view houses in the area, and then stumbled upon the oceanfront condo at Oceanside Plantation. Of course we just fell in love with it! The building itself is a little older, and is made of wood rather than concrete, but the inside is very nice. It is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo with an open plane living/dining and kitchen area. Our patio view is AMAZING, and you literally walk off the patio and within 30 feet you are in the ocean. It truly is an amazing view. We couldn't be happier! It is also walking distance from the West Bay beach, restaurants, grocery store, etc. So, it really is in a great location!! Once we found a home, we needed a car. We thought we had purchased a 96 Honda CRV, only to be told by the owner he decided to sell it to someone else. Then, I found a 99 Honda CRV for the same price! So, we ended up going with that one! It runs well, and is in good shape (of course now it is leaking when it rains, but we think we know the problem, and it can be fixed :-) ) Oh the joys of owning a car!!

Below are a few pictures of our car, and our new home! My next post will be about the restaurants and eating experiences we have had so far in the past 5 weeks, so check back soon!!!