Tour My Apartment

I share an apartment with two other Americans attending the same program (both are very kind). It's located in the center of the city on a nice street. It's very spacious, though somewhat lacking in conveniences.

My bedroom used to belong to a child, hence the free mural on my wall...

It's hard to get a feel from just the pictures, but the apartment has a lot of space. Here's my roommate's room, for example:

We have a humble sitting room, with a television so advanced it has color, and a large stuffed animal included. The old tenants even left behind a mini-trampoline, but I don't think the neighbors downstairs appreciate it.

There's even an entry hallway, as if there isn't enough space already.

Of course, the kitchen has lots of great cookbooks included - in Hungarian. The best part is the stove. You need to light it with a match, and you if you don't hold down the knob for at least 30 seconds the gas will go out once you let go. My roommate saw the same stove elsewhere, selling for 5000 Forints (about $22), so you know it's top notch.

In Hungary, drying machines aren't common, but we do have a nifty drying rack:

Many doorknobs are very wobbly because several screws are missing. Also, the windows have no screens, so when you open them to cool down the room, lots of bugs fly in. Sure, the apartment isn't anything fancy, but it's in a good location, has lots of space, and has some interesting quirks. I know I've poked fun at it, but it's afford-ably priced and comfortable enough for me. I enjoy looking out my window every morning to see Budapest. It's a great place to live!