IT'S A FROG'S LIFE
IN TAIWAN

Graham and Richard's apartment in Zhuwei, near Danshui, just outside Taipei.

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Some people have asked me what our apartment was like, and so I put together this photo tour which was on the protected area of this website. Now that we're both back in the UK there's no reason why it can't be shared here now, so here it is. We lived in this apartment for 14 months (Richard) and 12 months (me) and it was very much our home. Just a pity the landlady was a totally crazy mad woman. Anyway, I digress. Journey with me as I take you on a personal tour!

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* Instructions can be found in the main text and in the pop up text as you move your curser.
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OK, let's go!


Walk along the road from the train station and you will see a group of apartment blocks. Notice the highly convenient 7-Eleven store on the right-hand side.

Navigation tip: place the curser over the 7-Eleven sign to see pop up text. Only when the curser arrow becomes a hand will you find a link to another section.

Click on the pavement to walk forwards.

Click here to walk ahead. There are three "7-Eleven" stores within three minutes walk in either direction! There are literally thousands of scooters, and they all have to park somewhere There are literally thousands of scooters, and they all have to park somewhere


There she is - our home in Taipei.
Do you want to take the front entrance (click the pavement) or go straight to the apartment (click the building)? You choose. Alternatively, click on the sky to see the view from the roof

Take the front entrance Go straight to the apartment Click here for views from the roof - opens in new window


This is the front entrance to the apartment block complex. Click on the small gate to enter.

enter through the small gate


Don't forget to say Ni Hao to the security man on the way in.

OK, you said hello, now click here to continue.


OK, on up the slope towards the central communal area.

Looks impressive already, doesn't it? Click to continue up


This is the central communal area for the apartment block complex.
Click again to see the swimming pool.

Click here for swimming pool


This is the communal swimming pool. In the basement there's also a gym, a pool table room, ping pong tables, children's play area, a small cinema, and a space you can hire for parties.
Click the picture to go up to our apartment.

Click to go to apartment


Welcome to our apartment. The door is open - come on in.
Please remove your shoes and leave them outside - house slippers will be provided!


Straight ahead we have the balcony. Click on the door to go through or on the left to turn and face the room.

Step out onto the balcony Move to the left (excuse the mess - it's the maid's day off)


That's a great view from the balcony. Click on the distant buildings for a better view, or click on the rail to turn back. Alternatively, you can go straight to the roof by clicking here.

Go back inside


This is the view from our balcony. I love it! Isn't it great?
Move your mouse over the picture to see the view at night.
Move the mouse away from the picture to see it in the daytime.
Click on the photo to return to the balcony...


With your back to the balcony, this is the main living room.

That's the kitchen - you can see it shortly That's the bathroom, but you'll have to wait... Get a better view of the layout... That's the study (you don't really want to go in there) See the futon from inside the front door


Welcome to our futon. May God bless it and all who lounge on it.

Step out onto the balcony for a great view Click here to keep swinging left That's a picture of St Ronan of Keating a picture of the Earth from space at night The coffee table isn't usually a mess... honest...


OK, we're making progress now, and you have a number of choices.
Click where you want to go.

The fridge is just on the left. I think there might even be some fresh orange juice left. Let's look in the kitchen , why not! Have another look at the futon... Find out what's behind the futon! Move on through the living room to the far side


OK, you've seen the fridge. All those boxes have since been moved, by the way.

That's our fridge, and it's well stocked! move back round to the right Intercom system alarm system


Ah, yes - the kitchen. Walk in, or move back to the open space...

enter the kitchen Move back into the main room That's a heater. It's now in storage until probably December.


In case you were wondering, that's an electric water heater/kettle on the side.
Click to move round the corner...

Click to turn right


At the far side of the kitchen, we can step out to the laundry area. The weather is usually so warm that washing dries very quickly. The nice smell, by the way, is the fabric conditioner!
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Behind the futon is... Richard's computer workstation -
connected to the internet using a wireless network.

Click here to return to central area wanna stand behind the futon and look back at the TV?


From behind the futon you can look back at the TV.

Move back into the main space Missed the balcony before? You can still pop out for a look! TV with cable receiver underneath, and "McMoo the Highland Coo" on top.


It's just like one of those computer role-playing adventure game, isn't it?
"Ahead of you are white doors, three.
Knock on each and you will see."
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Bathroom. Please remember to flush... Spare room/study/storeage The bedroom is always nice and tidy!


Don't forget to wash your hands. Click on the picture to return.

Click to return to the "three doors"


The spare room - just push to enter.

Push to enter


Inside the spare room. Sorry about the mess.

Click here to have a look round... Graham's PC - thanks to Richard


I think you should leave now...

You've seen far too much already.


Come on in. This is our nice, bright bedroom.

step inside and take a closer look


Told you it was tidy!
Now you can either leave through the door, or see the room from the other side.

close the door on the way out, thanks. William says "Bonjour!" Paul says "Where's my bamboo?!" View the room from the other side


Nice wardrobes, Richard. Good choice!
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Back to the Riddle of the Three Doors... Our wonderful wardrobes - Ikea's best!

Page created 24th Apr 04 - last updated 3rd Jun 05
Copyright Graham Holland © 2004

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