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maansopkomst

The moon rises over the mountains across the sea. The moon is almost full, but there is little time to enjoy it as Mr Bean comes to fix 3 fans to the ceiling, and 2 shelfs in the study. Dust everywhere, tools and cell phones crashing on the tiles time after time, big mess, but he thoroughly enjoys it: "Joffi Toffi, VERY STRONG" he shouts while hammering screws into the ceiling. 

maansverduistering

The next evening, a total eclips of the full moon is expected. We watch the spectacle from the balcony. The weather forcasts for Holland are not favourable: rain and clouds, but we have a clear sky and it looks as if you can snatch the moon just by reaching out. Our old-fashioned digi-camera depicts the eclips, but reality was infinitely more beautiful.  

scheve planken

The shelfs in the study are Joffi Toffi, Very Strong as well: they all but crash spontaneously from the wall, and are so askew that the white binder fits easily, while the blue one lacks an inch. Moreover, they tilt so heavily that only non-skid items will stay there. We disassemble them the next day, and refit them, again without water spirit, but quite level! 

flat entree

A couple of impressions of the building: this is the entry hall opposite the elevators. 

Flat keuken

The kitchen is now fully functional, we even have gas, and the burners indicate that we are the very first ever to use the stove. Overhead cupboards are not present, so a huge pile of potato crisps is just balancing on the shelf above the stove. 

bijkeuken

Next to the kitchen is an open balcony for the boiler, airconditioners and the washing machine. This is a clever contraption to keep the heat out of the apartment. 

slaapkamer

The lovers nest,  with forced air cooling..... This fan was also Joffi Toffi Very Strong, and crashed down at the first touch. Henk fixed it again with his USD 25,= cordless drill (really that cheap: only 125 shekel, with extra battery pack, hammer function and a lot of drill bits).  

Safe room

The Safe Room is fitted as a walk-in closet: a long wished for asset for Sonja.
flat achteruitzicht

The view from the backside of the building. We look directly upon the Eilati Mountains, and the road from the right to the center of the picture is one of the two roads to Eilat. This one leads to the charter airport of Uvda.
Avondschemering

The sun sets at the mountains of Jordan. Eilat in front is already in the shade of the Eilati mountains, while Aqaba is colored red and purple.
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