Where To Live and Go Bama?

July 7/8

It is the weekend and we felt like we needed to explore the options of places to live.  Our hotel room was beginning to close in on us.  We had seen a friends house on base, so we called a realtor and headed out.  We saw some towns, villas, parcos, a beach, had lunch at a pizzeria, met some landlords.  We got a basic feel for things.   

I am going to be careful in this discussion, because everyone has their own opinion on the issue of where to live here in Naples.  The bottom line is, everyone has to do what is best for their situation and family.  So, after MUCH agonizing and deliberation, and drinks on the TLA (hotel) deck with fellow newbies, we decided to live on base.  You have to know that this was a hard decision for us because we WANT to immerse in the culture.  We still will.     

Is that bellyaching and groaning I hear?  What about that huge villa with a view for when I visit?  Hold tight.  We'll rent one when you come, in an area of Italy you want to visit.  There is a lot to see here, and not just in Naples...so no worries.  The perfect place does not exist here when you are talking about day-to-day living, so we "pressed the easy button".  We are still in a great launching spot, so come on.  At least you can rest assured that we are safe, our stuff is safe, the boys can roam and play, laundry can be done easily, things will get fixed when they are broken, etc.  Most importantly, we can travel like crazy with a peace of mind.  So there. 

One more thing, for all you BAMA folks out there that we know and love and who befriended us with open arms, check this out. 

Apparently we are in good hands...again :)