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Sunday, 28 July 2013

Taiwan Day 2

Started off my day with a beautiful summer morning.
It was only 8++ in the morning but is already so much brighter compared with Malaysia.


One of the best thing in life is to start your day with delicious breakfast in a cozy place.
Movenpick was my 'pick of the day'
Walking distant from my apartment.


The taste of food is not very memorable but the ambiance pays it off.
And that portion, is not meant for filling up my black hole (laugh).




It was indeed a busy schedule I planned a night before.
I randomly chose the places that is reachable by MRT.




First stop, 
Tamsui 淡水

Why Tamsui? Simply because it is far enough. Haha

The riverside park is beautiful.
Located beside the MRT station.
The song 河滨公园kept on playing in my mind.
I love how far away Tamsui is from the busy city. I'm not a city person (although living in a city now).
Stress level dropped all the way to nil when I was in Tamsui.
Nature is always the best stress fighter.





In a very short distance, it is where Tamsui old town located.





Sour plum juice! I started to miss it already.
It was my life saver against the hot weather. ^^


Tried the local food in Tamsui - 阿给. What an interesting name. Haha
It is a combination of simple ingredients. Tofu skin + 冬粉 + fish.
Took a small bowl of 卤肉饭 too. It's extremely small =.=

After the energy boosting session, the journey continued.
These pic was captured on the way to my next destination - 红城XX (I forgotten the full name ><)
What a beautiful town. <3













Ta da~ 
It is actually quite far from MRT station. I can go there by bus but I insist not to.
Just don't want to miss out any beautiful sight in the town.
Forgive me for no captions. Brain went blank.
No idea what to say about these pic.
But these pic are good enough to self explain, no?























Then, I took bus to 渔人码头.
Nothing there, seriously nothing.
I was expecting something but just nothing. Haha.
Wanted to pay a visit due to curiosity on how it looks like since a lot of concerts held there.




Second stop,
Xin Bei Tou 新北投

This place is famous for it's natural hot spring.
Personally, I love this place more.
This place gave me a more relaxed feeling although Tamsui is not bad too.

The MRT station is decorated nicely.
Taiwan is quite an artistic place. Love it!

Spotted anything? Are we looking at the same thing? Hehe

Another garden, opposite MRT station - Bei Tou Garden





Visited an impressively designed library but photography is not allowed in there. 
If there is a chance, must visit!

This is how the library looks like, from outside.
If I'm not mistaken, it is designed as a ship.


Thermal Valley
Lots of mosquitoes there T.T
Still, NZ's thermal valley is the best of all!




This is how NZ's look like
Sorry about the poor resolution. Was using digital cam instead of DSLR back then.


There is a open hot spring river near the thermal valley.


Pampering my tired legs after almost whole day of walking.

My new friend. Haha

Pic took while omy back to MRT station






My last stop was Shilin Night Market but the server went wrong, I can't upload the pic. =(
Maybe next post?

Time to say goodbye.
Tata,
Eloise S.


Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Taiwan Trip - City Sightseeing

Day 1 (Thur, 18 Jul)

Taiwan is indeed a beautiful city. Fresh air, green trees, friendly smile everywhere.

I walked around the city upon my arrival in Taiwan. Sorry, there's no Taipei 101 or Taipei Zoo kind of visit. I just go into the housing area, park and alleys. I love to see the city as how the people in Taipei see it.


Bicycle and motorcycle is very common in Taipei city. 
They can be easily spotted in the city.



Passed by 小巨蛋. It is located nearby mum's office. 
If you wish to visit there using MRT, the nearest is 南京东路Nan Jing Dong Lu station.


Passed by 2 parks. I simply love the second one better. 
1. Zhong Hua Park
A good place for relaxation.
Love how green and clean this place is.




2.Qin Cheng Park
This park has more trees. <3




I don't usually like cat but this cutie pie is so fat! Cute~~ ^^


I played with this lovely. Happy to the max!
He is super friendly <3 <3 <3
But he's a lil camera shy. Haha



Food:
Bought this super yummy pepper bun (胡椒饼)


This stuff only cost approx. RM3.50.
The drinks in Taiwan is super cheap.
I somehow felt Chatime con me. LOL


Some random shots, I'll let the pic do the saying. =)
























That's all for today.
Sorry peeps, busy with my KPMG BEST Programme project.
Have a nice day.

P.S: Forgive my language. I'm super sleepy + rushing now.


Eloise S.