Settlers of CQ

As we circled the CQ airport, I could already see the beautiful, tree-covered hills.  The nearly hour long drive from the airport to the university was not a scenic disappointment either.  We wound along roads through highly urbanized areas as well as countryside.  If I had known we would pass through and over so many, I would have kept count of the number of tunnels and bridges.  When we arrived on campus, we were immediately greeted by a group who helped lug our suitcases up the short set of stairs to our new apartment.

Our new apartment!!  Arianne and I have both been impressed with the digs.  Now that I believe the internet connection might, maybe, possibly be established (enough), I'll try to get some pictures up (as soon as I take some...).  When you come in the front door, there is a kitchen on the right, outfitted with a fridge, a washing machine, a tankless water heater, sink, microwave, and double burner hot plate.  The previous tenants left us a wok, pan, chopsticks, and some dishes.  Straight through the front door is a large, long room that has a space to the side for a table and chairs.  It's also our living room complete with a sofa, table, tv with stand, and an amazing swing chair that we inherited.  You can either go straight through the living room, and reach our lovely patio, or turn to the right and have the entrance to the bathroom in front of you and the doors to our respective bedrooms on either side.

Word on the street is that there's an IKEA in a nearby city (about a 2 hour train ride away), so we plan to make a day trip and get this place feeling cozy as soon as possible!