Sunday, October 12, 2008

Shanghai Apartment

For anyone who's curious, here are some photos of my shared apartment in Shanghai.

Where I sleep:


Where I study, and the balcony:


Since we don't have a dryer to go with the washing machine, the office workers across the street can watch my clothes dry, if they want:


The above-mentioned washing machine. Only Chinese characters allowed!


Our "range". Also, Chinese characters only! But someone was nice enough to tape translations onto the controls:


The TV. Most channels are Chinese-only, and there's often some sort of variety show available to watch. Once in a while there's an English transmission, usually the news. Also, everything has Chinese characters to go along with any narration:


Kitchen area:


Our ai-yi:


The entrance to the apartment:


Relaxing on the couches:


Yes, even my toilet:


... and finally, the water heater and shower:



Thanks for visiting!

1 comment:

Princess Pessimism said...

everyone always says how tight living quarters are there, but that doesnt look too bad. it looks perfectly livable!