Thursday, June 2, 2011

Taipei Day 1/7: Shilin Night Market

My first flight in 25 years!

Actually 2 flights; first to Hong Kong, then transit to Taiwan.

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I was super excited to know that I'm 25500 feet above.

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Look what I had for lunch, my first meal in the air!

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Hong Kong International airport is huge!

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The first name which caught my attention the moment at Taoyuan Airport arrival hall
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The bus ride to Taipei Main Station was not very pleasant- the bus stinks with cigarette odour & insects. I will try Feigou if I have the chance.


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Except for the use of ez-link, taking MRT in Taipei is somewhat similar to the MRT system back in Singapore. Unlike Singapore though, they have washrooms & dustbins within the MRT platforms & tunnels. And they are extremely clean!

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The very first place I visited was Shilin Night Market to meet up with Miko(a taiwanese friend of mine). And boy was I lucky, We bump into the Mayor of Taipei!

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See the number of video cameras behind us. HOHOHO. I suppose Jackie & I are going to be in EVERY taiwan news in the background!

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Miko treated us to so much good food & bargains. In addition, her bargain skills were superb! I bought a whole bag of loot yet saving up to a few thousand NT! *satisfied laughter*

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When I was in Singapore, friends said that the chicken chops are so much tastier in Taiwan.

Y.E.S! I totally agree!


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