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Willy The Londoner:
--- Quote from: fivetrout on May 28, 2013, 12:37:56 am ---OK, I watched the motor scooter taxi ride video. All you needed was a small cooler with a few beers, but seeing that you were filming...your other hand was likely hanging on for dear life!
--- End quote ---
Either that or protecting the Crown Jewels as we say in UK. ;D
Willy
brett:
Some photos of my apartment. It's very basic because it's in a student apartment building. But it's actually the same price as the on-campus accommodation, but I actually get my own room here, whereas students have to share! Also the University is very strict regarding alcohol, late returns to the dorms etc. etc..
I'm paying 1200RMB a month for this (1500 when you include all bills, including Internet). Smaller rooms in the same building are cheaper.
Basic Chinese hard bed:
I've since added a mosquito tent and mattress topper.
I actually have 2 bedrooms, but this is the master bedroom if you like - it has aircon:
I've since swapped the stool for a chair!
Basic kitchen. I've since added a kettle (65RMB) and slow cooker (48RMB) and a chopping board! The slow cooker is great for making soup and also pasta. I eat out sometimes, especially when meeting ladies. But cooking at home is cheaper plus you don't have the hassle of the sometimes very slow service in restaurants!
Washroom/toilet:
I took the photo when I moved in - I've cleaned it a bit since then! My 2 bed apartment was previously occupied by 3 students from Laos.
I spend a lot of time cleaning the place - it's a real battle living in a place where stuff goes mouldy and wildlife moves in so quickly. And the average shirt lasts a couple of hours before it needs washing again.
But incidentally, this place is immaculate compared to some of the places the estate agent took me round! Maybe Willy has similar real estate horror stories from China!!!
Willy The Londoner:
No Brett. The first place I moved into was in Zhuhai and was in its own complex overlooking the swimming pool. That was pricey at 2400 rmb a month.
Then I came to Zhongshan and took another 2 bedroom place in an complex for 1200 rmb a month Squat toilet just like yours. Nice place and is in the same complex that we bought our place. But I do miss the squatty ::)
Better not get back onto toilets again. ;D
Willy
shaun:
Willy? Are you saying that you miss the squirts... I mean squats?
Pineau:
I cant do the squat. Well I can in an emergency but I don't like to. . I am afraid of loosing my balance and falling. In my apartment I paid 700 RMB to have the floor tore up and a real toilet installed. The landlord was pissed but I told him he didn't need to pay his half. Just like home. :0)
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