Due to popular request, we had fish and yam porridge for breakfast. We decided to take some pictures at the lobby area before Beh Ling went off.
Family photo
After seeing Beh Ling off for the 10.25 AM bus to the airport, we headed off to Tamsui, which is at the northern part of Taipei. Unfortunately it was raining most of the time while we were there, so we didn’t get to enjoy every part of this coastal town visit.
At the Fisherman's Wharf
After walking along Fisherman’s Wharf, we bought some snacks as gifts for friends. For lunch, it was an expensive meal (NT660) near Fort San Domingo as it was raining heavily.
British Consulate Residence
After visiting the British Consulate Residence and Fort San Domingo, it was again pouring cats and dogs while we were walking to the Little White House. We stopped for shelter and waited for the rain to subside before continuing. Unfortunately, it continued to drizzle the rest of the afternoon and we decided to head back to the train station.
Back at the apartment, Mummy used the hairdryer to dry our shoes as we recuperated from the wet visit to Tamsui.
For our final night market visit, we decided to go to Xingan Night Market, just a train stop away from our apartment. Lots of shopping took place with Dad buying a pair of shoes (NT800), Bikia a pair of casual shoes (NT400) and Mummy buying two pairs of shoes (NT350), 2 blouses (NT180) and a pair of pants (NT100).
We had a satisfying dinner of mee sua and rice with minced pork while Mummy had pork knuckles. Cost NT155. Then we had two fish dishes (cod NT120, local fish NT100) and tofu dish (NT100). Definitely the best dinner we had so far.
Before heading back to pack, we bought milk tea from Come Buy. For NT45, it was definitely cheaper than buying it in KL. Back at the apartment, it was down to brass work as we started our packing. Surprising, all things fit into our luggage and hand-carry bags.
Tues 20 May 2014
After seeing Mummy and Dad off for their 6.25 AM bus to the airport, it was back to bed for a bit more of beauty sleep. For breakfast, we had our final bowl of fish porridge. It was still delicious even though we had it 4 times in the past 5 days.
First stop after breakfast was Daan Park, located just outside of Daan Park Metro station.
Sunken Garden in Daan Park
Just as we were getting to the pretty part of the garden, it started to rain so we rushed back to the Metro station.
Ecological Pond
Next stop, we headed over to Spot Taipei, a former US consulate. The location for Taipei Film House, it was an artsy place for the culturally inclined.
SPOT Taipei
Cafe in SPOT Taipei
Zhongsang Hall
Our final stop was Zhongsang Hall. Then it was a mad rush back to the apartment. Not only did we missed the 12.50 PM bus (took the next bus at 1.20 PM), there was a horrendous jam due to road construction and we arrived at aiport at 2.40 PM. We managed to check in just in time at 2.55 PM for the 3.55 PM flight. It turned out that there were other passengers who were even later than us.
After the long immigration queue, we walked to the boading gate and boarded the plane. Arriving in KL on schedule at 8.30 PM, I can’t believe the 6 days Taipei trip is over.
Wed 21 May 2014
Back to work...
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