Inspiring Rooms III

In a city of endless blocks of buildings whose architecture is devoid of anything distinguishing, this place stood out like a diamond in a coal mine. Upon closer inspection we discovered it is a restaurant. Because it was mid afternoon it was empty, so the staff allowed us to check out the interior. The inside was even more impressive and other-worldly than the outside. The prices were expensive, but if the food is anywhere near as good as the decor it will be worth it.

My Taiwanese Pad

I've been living in Taiwan for just over a year now. I'm currently living in Xizhi, which is in Taipei County, just outside of Taipei itself. I have a fantastic apartment by Taiwanese standards. It is on the 20th floor of a massive apartment complex and has a view across the Keelung River. The clincher for me though, was the chandalier in the living room.

I found the bear skin rug in an Op Shop in Keelung. I thought it was a cattle hide, and it took the shop owner three attempts to convince me that 'bear' was not a Chinese word for 'sucker'.

I am really happy with how the place has scrubbed up. Especially considering how little I've spent on it. It's such a shame it's not in the city. I'll definitely miss it when I move into Taipei in August.