We've been in Santa Fe for 10 days, now, and are still in a hotel. I'm anticipating hearing from the leasing agent at our proposed residence later today or tomorrow, but the wait has taken a huge tole on our finances. We started out in one hotel, but had to move to a cheaper one when we realized we would be extending this living situation longer than the expected 4 days. It didn't help that we ran into a holiday weekend, including a local festival that ran all weekend.
I didn't want to get tied into an apartment on a sight-unseen basis this time. Our last move was done that way and wound up being on the edge of a ghetto area and in a complex falling apart as fast as they could try to renovate it.
Well, with very shaky credit, and making just over the limit for most of the complexes in town (the majority are low income based housing via a state program), we have run into a lot of problems getting into a place. Thanks to my parents' assistance, it looks like we may have a home by the end of the week.
Our furry family has been weathering the ordeal as best as they can. The 12 hour ride in the U-haul truck was assisted with anti-anxiety medication, so once they settled in, they pretty much hung out in the middle seat. Once they got used to one hotel, we moved to the other, and then we will be moving to our final destination. It's been hard on them. JarJar is especially sensitive to changes so requires frequent reassurance.
We'll all be happy to finally be settled into our new home.
Santa Fe is an interesting town to get to know. Few streets are straight and none run on the usual north/south, east/west pattern. Because of the dominant Pueblo-style architecture, even chain stores look different and have been a little harder to locate than expected. It gives the area a nice charm, especially when the tallest building is 5 stories high. Greenery is abundant and hides many of the businesses along major streets. Some of the streets downtown are barely wide enough to drive a car on. I was told that they were originally mule trails, that were later paved, some are only gravel.
I'll post some pictures once we're settled. The apartment complex we're getting into is very nice and is affordable due to some great specials that are going on. Rent is $300 cheaper for a 1 year lease
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