Choices...

Since you all know me, you know how I need to have lots of choices, especially for things that I consider "big" decisions like buying a house or car. It took me over a year to decide which new car to purchase. I am not an impulsive person.

So, after last week, I had decided which apartment I wanted. But then yesterday, they took me out and showed me 10 more apartments. That was a mistake! Now I have narrowed it down to 4. And I really want to make a decision because I'm going stir crazy in the hotel. These apartments are all amazing - thank you PepsiCo!  So for those of you that have preconceived notions of what living in Serbia is like, you are wrong.  At least if you are given a generous corporate sponsorship.

So, dear blog readers, here are my options:

1. See posting from last week. It is brand new, has a parking spot in the attached garage, has a great view of St. Sava temple from the guest room/study. It has 3 terraces (balconies). And the vacuum cleaner is in the walls and all you have to do is plug in a hose (who knew?).  But the kitchen isn't open and the building is empty now except for the owner since it is brand new.

Kitchen and terrace #1 through the kitchen

Living Area and view of Terrace #2

View of St. Sava from Terrace #3.  I'm in love with this view.

2. This is in the same neighborhood as #1. It is a penthouse apartment with curved ceilings and great views from every room. It also has a natural rain shower head. It only has one terrace and it is in the bedroom. But the big downside is that this apartment doesn't come with parking. Otherwise it would be nearly perfect.  This means I would have to rent a space separately and wouldn't have parking in the building where I live.  But take a look at these photos!

This is the entrance and the study/loft.

Here is the living room.  It comes fully furnished.

This is the dining room.  It has amazing views.

Fully equipped kitchen open to the living area.

Beautiful Master Bath

View from the Master Bedroom Terrace

3. This is in the same neighborhood as #1 and #2.  This is a smaller apartment and is very open with a big terrace connected to the open living/dining area and study/guest bedroom.  It has parking, and the building is very nice.  However, I don't remember if it has a shower or just a bath.

The very nice and big kitchen.

The bright and sunny living area looking back towards the kitchen.

4. This is a very modern apartment that has views of a park, which is very nice.  It is closer to the freeway, so it will have easier access to work, but is farther from the city center.

Nice and modern bathroom.  And now you all know what a Serbian toilet looks like!

Newly updated kitchen (still in the process of being updated).

Great park view.  Apt is on the 1st floor (which is equivalent to US 2nd floor).

So blog readers, which would you choose?  I know that I'm going to talk myself into a 100 different decisions over the weekend.