5 Star Hotel -- or Not

 Travel is one of the great blessings of the academic life.  However, it isn't always at deluxe accommodations.  The university we were working at provided a studio apartment for us.  It wasn't bad; it wasn't great.  Here's where we lived.

This is the front of our dorm where we stayed.

Our nice, firm bed--just like we like it. (No, really!)

The bathroom -- loved the shower.

Sam's bed was a few of those thick, quilt-type things we've seen people in Asia use as mattress pads. On the floor, of course.

The very best thing about our living arrangements was free, daily access to the clay tennis courts and driving range.  We didn't always take the time to go, but when we had time, it was fabulous.