So... we decided to move! The new place is definitely an upgrade, but in an older apartment complex. The interior of the unit is amazing. I was actually blown away with how clean and beautiful it was, considering the fact that we've seen other units within the same complex that were not so great. We're moving into a "penthouse" (3 floors!) with our friends Greg and Tanya. Since we're splitting the cost of rent and utilities, everyone will be saving some money. The place has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, 3 balconies, several random desk/sitting areas, and beautiful furniture! There are some aspects of the place that are modern, but there are a lot of unique antique-looking Chinese furniture pieces that give the place an interesting character. Also, there is some beautiful artwork and lighting all around the apartment. It's the nicest place I've seen in Vietnam, and we're lucky that we were able to get it since many others viewed the place too!
The owners are super nice. They're Vietnamese but lived in France for 50 years. They gave us the keys to the place yesterday. Last night we went there to move some things in, but the good thing about moving in Vietnam is that all the apartments are furnished. The only things that we really need to move are clothing and other personal items. We don't even need movers... just pack up some bags and walk down the road 5 minutes!
Here are some pics... click for bigger view.
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| View from one of the balconies |
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| 1st floor |
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| 2nd floor |
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| 3rd floor |
There it is! This might be the only place where we can afford to live in a penthouse so it's time to live it up... :)
Movin' on up . . . to a DE-luxe apartment in the sky!!! Wow! Sounds spacious and unique! You're right - not many opportunities to live in a penthouse so I'm glad you went for it! Is there still room for visitors??
ReplyDeleteI also just realized that my comments get posted with your local time :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely room for visitors!
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