We've moved!

So we were planning to move back to the middle of the city in District 1 at the end of April, when our lease ran out.  However...Dan the Man, our Real Estate Agent gave us a call to say there was an apartment in a perfect area for $200 less than we were currently paying.  Still 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms!  We came and had a look and decided it would be perfect.  The landlady offered us a discounted rate for 1 year to cover the 1 month of rent that we would have lost by moving straight away so how could we not 'Just do it!'

We went away on our trip to Cambodia and moved the following weekend.  We had movers to help us which cost a whole $70....well worth the money...if not we would have had around 6 trips in taxis and hauling all the junk ourselves.

I am just not sure how our 3 suitcases turned into around 20 boxes PLUS the 3 suitcases, 3 paintings, etc...???

So here we are in District 1.  We are right in the middle of the city.  Most places of interest are in a radius of a 20 minute walk.  Phil can walk to catch his bus to RMIT now instead of catching taxis to the pick up point and back every day.  It takes around 5 minutes which is great.  I can walk to the Caravelle Hotel for work or get a taxi for $1.25 if I don't want to get hot and sweaty before work.  I am planning to walk home.  I have joined a gym just down the road which is an amazing, if you want a look, the link is below.  There are heaps of different yoga lessons, bicycle classes, usual aerobic classes and sooo many machines.  I should look amazing...oh yeah....I have to actually GO there not just join it Hmmmm?
www.cfyc.com.vn

So onto the new apartment...

                                     
Looking over our balcony to the entry of the building.

                   The new teapot we HAD to buy from the trendy little shop on the corner...Gaya.  It's felt inside to keep the tea hot...pretty cute.

                                                                    The kitchen

The computer desk I'm sitting at RIGHT NOW!   

                                               Dining Room with our picture from Hoi An

                                       
                                       The lounge room with a very happy and comfy Phil on it.

                                       
                                           Our bedroom, still a runner and cushion to come....
                                      
                              2 bathrooms, same as this one.  PLUS a spare toilet, nice for guests.
                                      
                        Guest bedroom, I believe the first one to use it will be Mel Bernas visiting soon!
                                                 
                                    Laundry complete with fridge, didn't want it in the lounge room?

                                                     View out from the bedroom window

Looking down our alley where the people are very friendly.  There is a GREAT Restaurant at the end of it...the BEST fried rice I've ever had in my life... I know, big statement hey?

We also found a new market for fruit and vegies today....have a look at it on You Tube!  Fish, frogs, eels were all still alive...definately fresh???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2NT6ylPIEA

Our little balcony which just fits the 2 of us for a drink or a cup of tea.

So that's us!  All settled in and saving a lot of money on transport, food costs (food is cheaper around here and being close to the back packer area, lots of choices too), and rent....couldn't be happier. :)