I live in a two storey Queenslander type house. Queenslander buildings are primarily of timber construction and can be low or high-set, one to two storeys. They are typically "tripartite" in sectional composition; underfloor (stumps), primary rooms (can be two levels), and roof. All have one or more veranda spaces, a sheltered edge of the building that is typically only part-enclosed and used as another living zone. This consideration for climate is the defining characteristic of the Queenslander type. Typically, the Queenslander is suited to the sub-tropical climate of Queensland of high rainfall and mild to hot, humid climate with average summer temperatures in the range of 23-36 degrees Celsius (73-97 degrees Fahrenheit). However, the type is found across the state in colder and hotter locations usually with adaptations to suit.
My particular house has wood floors throughout and high ceilings with a corrugated tin roof that makes the wet season (big wet/monsoon) really nice to listen to.
I currently live with two Aussie girls and a French guy on my floor, the floor below has it's own kitchen etc and therefore is separate but we still borrow each others cookware and share the pool. Downstairs lives an Indian guy, another Frenchie, a Chilean girl who is living with her Aussie boyfriend and a German guy. The German is leaving so an Italian guy is taking over the lease. Truly an international bunch! Some nights we cook for eachother and make our local cuisine. Most recently the Italian guy (Steffano) made pasta carbonara and pizza, it was the best I've ever had!
This is the majority of the gang! Left to right: Thibaud (visiting french guy), Robbie, Philippe (my upstairs French flatmate), Emmanuel (downstairs Frenchie), ME!, John (German), Steffano (Italian), Rocio (Chilean), Elise (upstairs Aussie flatmate), and Saair (Indian). All we were missing was Carley (upstairs Aussie), and Matt (downstairs Aussie).
This is the view from outside my bedroom window. In the mornings and evenings I can hear the Lorikeets squawking and chirping as they fly about their business.
This is the view from my kitchen window. That is a Frangipani tree. I was invited to a holiday party that was tropical themed and made a lei out of the flowers from this tree!
The Pool! This is what makes living here so great! After a long and hot day at work or after a long bike ride, this pool is fantastic for cooling off! On Friday nights we often sit by the pool with a glass of wine and hors d'œuvres.
Well that's the basic rundown, not a bad lifestyle!
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