Precious Living

After Simon got the walking directions, we quickly found our way to the HangZhou International Youth Hostel. Not a very romantic name, but the hostel itself is awfully romantic. Here’s Simon checking us in.

I love the old clock, the little treasure chest and the blooming flowers that decorated the waiting area.

We stayed in many great hostels throughout our trip. This one is my favorite.

Not only is it exquisitely beautiful, it is located by the scenic west lake which means most rooms get a wonderful view. On top of that, it is near a host of excellent restaurants, bars and cafes, yet far enough from them to be private and secluded.

Here’s my dad checking his email as we waited for Simon.

Here’s my really enthusiastic, outgoing and fun roommate, Min Yee. She’s just chilling out by the flowers as we waited.

Here’s more information about each staff member that I was reading as I waited. I discovered some staff with terrific sense of humor and some with great love for drinking and gambling.

Here’s my room key card, at last.

And now, a beautiful view of my room! If I draw back the shades of the skylight over my bed, I can actually view the stars in the sky as I lie in bed at night.

Outside my window, I see the crimson red Qing Temple of West Lake. I’ve got everything I need here - a comfortable bed, hot water shower, electric heater, electric kettle. Aaahh, if I could just live forever…

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