Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Taipei 5th July 2008 (Sat)

The day is finally here to fulfill my dream to go to Taipei!
For the past 8 years, I had been wanting to go Taipei but didn't.
As all my travel buddies were already there, I would have to take the plane alone. Finding and figuring out my way was really fun. I realise that I love to travel alone. It's a challenge. :)


Departure @ 1pm




















After 4hours of flight and making booboo during the journey, I finally touched down at International Airport.

Discovery #1:
I thought the airport is at Taipei, but to my surprise it's at Tao Yuan~桃园


I had to take FreeGo "飞狗"bus to Taipei and I requested to alight at
Zhong Shan Metro Station "中山地铁站“ which is near to my hostel.

Discovery #2: Heard from many people that Taiwan people are friendly...but why?! Why did I meet a guy who kicked my luggage
when I was crossing the road...dragging my bulky luggage on the uneven road.
他还敢瞪我耶~失望~



It's a really long story how I managed to find my hostel. Finally when I
reached, Sock Sian and gang were not in the hostel and I was hungry and
thirsty. So here comes my very first purchase in Taipei: “传奇”珍珠奶茶!

Discovery #3: 台湾珍珠奶茶的珍珠filled 1/3 of the cup.
The pearls are really Q (aka chewy) and the 奶茶is really really good. I miss it!!!



When I managed to contact Sock Sian and gang, my next challenge is to travel
to Xi Men Ding 西门丁 by myself to meet them. I'm impressed with myself, how
I could find my way to 台北车站 from the hostel all alone and travel to 西门丁.

Finally, I get to see 西门丁 that I had always seen on the TV with my own eyes...






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