Surprises

 This modern apartment complex is designed in a large square with underground parking and a wide drive on all four sides.  We take daily walks around the complex early in the morning. Some days we are accompanied by other residents who are getting their fresh air before they start their day. I noted they stayed fairly close to the building as they briskly walked. Now I know why.

Yesterday I was warned to keep all of us away from the back side pile of rocks next the electrical plant, as snakes have been seen in that area..

At each corner of the complex is a security guard house with  a man on guard all the time. The front gate has 3 men on guard 24/7. The sit at a high, small round table in front of the wooden gates to check in workers and jot down visitors names and vehicle license plates. They recognize all the residents. Heavy double wooden doors are swung open by hand to allow vehicles to enter. Among them are fairly large trucks as water is trucked in and garbage is trucked out; where the garbage goes - I have no idea....

Our apartment overlooks the entry gate. We witnesses constant activity below as well as watch the traffic outside the wall in the road. . The view from our 4th floor overlooks an old mansion, as well as modern buildings in the distance. The balcony is about 12 feet long and about 4-5 feet wide with an uncomfortably low railing. Neither my husband or I like to  spend time on either balcony as they just don't  feel safe.

A single glass panel door opens from the living room as well as off the master bedroom.onto these porches. (We keep the curtains closed on the doors in an effort to prevent our son from being curious and wanting to go out there. Needless to say he is under our watch all the time; it is very tiring.)


This photo is the view from our front balcony.
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At least the annoying mosquitos are few and far between on the 4th floor. The first and 2nd floor are infested with them the past 24 hours due to rain.