From Fraser Suites to The Orange Grove

We stayed at Fraser Suites in a two-bedroom service apartment, from September 8th through October 31st.  Fraser is a very nice place, with daily maid service (except on Sundays), complimentary breakfast, swimming pool, workout room, basketball court, and shopping area very nearby.  We stayed much longer than anticipated, as our sea shipment (mostly furniture) did not arrive until October 24th.  Once the sea shipment arrived, we had to turn on gas and internet - each took longer than anticipated.  Our lease at The Orange Grove started on October 1st, but since we didn't have any furniture we were left with staying longer than expected at Fraser.

Boxes Started Arriving

Then More Boxes

When the movers arrived on October 24th they delivered 90 boxes.  Everything from bunk beds to couches, tables, chairs, etc.  Here are a few pictures of what the condo looked like as we were moving in.  Boxes everywhere!

Still More Boxes

Poor Blake didn't know what to do with himself, so he found an open box of Pattie's clothing and took a long nap.  The movers were at the condo from about 10 am until 8 pm, and then had to come back for about an hour the following day.  They unpacked and put things together, and were very accommodating.  They assembled the bunk beds, shelves, bikes, etc.  The more they accomplished, the less we had to worry about later.

Blake Taking a Nap

 Fraser Suites was three bus stops away from Overseas Family School.  The Orange Grove is also three bus stops away, so Bryce's commute hasn't changed much.  The YMCA is almost directly across the street, and the Tanglin Community Club is a short walk down the road.  I've held a couple of private basketball lessons at the Tanglin Club.

We're starting to look forward to the holidays, and will be returning to the USA for two and a half weeks just prior to Christmas.  Our biggest adjustment, other than the time difference, will be the weather.  The  average high temperature here is about 87 degrees, while the low is about 74 degrees - all year long.  We'll go from wearing shorts and t-shirts with sandals to hoodies and boots for a short while.