This is John. We just moved again. Our fourth move since leaving Big Rock on February 13 and third since we arrived in Kunming two months ago. We moved yesterday to a place in the west of the city. This place will be our home for the next year at least. You can try copy/paste the following address into Google Maps and it should bring up our location. (西站立交桥，志城家园 ，4 懂，1单元， 1101 。 xizhan li jiaoqiao , zhichengjiayuan , building 4, unit 1 , apartment 1101 )
We signed a contract for a year. Interestingly, rent is paid in 3, 6, or 12 month increments so we had to pay for 6 months up front. A little unnerving to part with the money to a total stranger, but that is how things are done here and I'm beginning to think that it might be a good idea for the US. It definitely promotes saving money.
We love our new place and I'll try to post a video tour. In 36 hours, I think we have said "I love this place" about 100 times. It has a great view and rooftop access where we can do whatever we want (garden, grill, etc.). It's the biggest apartment we have seen. It is a 3/2 but the third bedroom is a loft that we plan on renting out. The view is fantastic and lets us see the mountains.
We also bought an electric scooter which is the best way to travel around the city and certainly more fun than any other mode of transport. Any excuse to go out is really an excuse to ride the scooter. I love it. As soon as we get home I'm getting a motorcycle.
Yay for not moving! I can't even imagine what it's like moving around where you don't know much of the language and with 3 children. May God bless you with energy. I can't find your apartment on Google Maps. It could be because I need sleep already though. Looking forward to the video tour!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't think you could find it on google maps. They don't really get the concept of "addresses" here, so the way the locals tell you to find it is to go to the "homeland up the hill past the train tracks." Cohen says we should make a big sign for our roof that says "WE LIVE HERE." That could be equally efficient.
ReplyDeleteA large sign could help. Tell John that a video tour would be great!
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