The Tie That is Taiwan (Part 3 of 3)

Where did I leave off?  Oh that first evening with Jim at Xi Men Ding.  That was a good night to catch up and do a bit of shopping while trying out more of Taiwanese street food.

We’re “friends” shot

The “we sort of like each other” Shot

Jim recounts how Taiwan has been for him.  He moved there more than a year ago for work.  I remember we even threw a despedida for him and I kept teasing him about not bringing the album the group prepared for his departure.

 

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The Tie That is Taiwan (Part 1 of 3)

The Tie That is Taiwan (Part 2 of 3)

Day 3, Monday

Ma Li restaurant Shabu Shabu, Chang Kai Shekand Fuxing Dinner

Staying up late the night before to pack and enjoy our midnight snacks from the streets of Taipei, we woke up leisurely on our last day.  Initially planned to go but eventually decided to skip Sun Yat Sen (SYS) Memorial Hall (our bus passed by it and didn’t give a huge impression on me) and Longshan Temple(you see one temple, you’ve seen them all) to make it a light and easy trip. One place I wanted to go to but didn’t find time was Yangmingshan National Park and the hot springs in Beitou.

Ma La Hot Pot Restaurant

My favorite hot pot in Manila is King One Hot Pot in Manila, which was introduced by Richard and Irene and Healthy Shabu Shabu.  But I believe I ate at the best hot pot in Taiwan and maybe that part of Asia.

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The Tie that is Taiwan (Part 2 of 3)

 

Day 2, Sunday

Half-Day Tour to Keelung and Yehlou Park, Popular Shin Ye Restaurant, National Palace Museum, Xi Men Ding at Night

 

Woke up early this day to make an 820am pick-up time by the van that will take us to our half-day tour to Keelung, Yehlou Park and 2 other sites.There is an English-speaking tour guide with our party of 7 – a family of three with teenager, another middle-aged couple and us. Bubba was able to grab breakfast at the hotel while I fixed our hotel room –bed, trash, and key items on my bag that day before leaving.

Empty Benches

 

Keelung

Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan.  Keelung is within borders of New Taipei so both Taipei and Keelung shares a metropolitan area.  Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, Taiwan’s second largest seaport is located in the city.

 

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