Up until Tuesday afternoon, I didn't have any of those things. At least I have hot water now. I didn't until Tuesday afternoon, which made me tired and grumpy for two days. At least the conversation with my co-teacher was funny:
"Anything you need about the new apartment?"
"Yes, I don't have hot water."
"Ahhh, for cooking?"
"No, for showering."
My landlord came to fix it that afternoon, so I'm good.
I took a lot of pictures around Tongxiao the last few days, just to document what it's like:
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"Downtown" Tongxiao
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Tongxiao Station
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Banana tree, just outside my classroom
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My classroom
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There are three 7-11 stores within walking distance of my apartment. My bank is to the right of this one.
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Post Office. You can also do your banking here.
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I have to cross this bridge every morning. Thank goodness the dragons are there to keep me safe :)
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My apartment building
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