After nine years, we returned to Taiwan to visit our families. This trip was primarily about reconnecting with loved ones and celebrating my niece and nephew’s graduations, with a bit of sightseeing in between.
After a long flight with Cathay Pacific, including a layover in Hong Kong, we arrived on the 23rd of May at noon. We stayed at an Airbnb near Shi Ta University with Anning’s family. The house, conveniently located on the first floor, had three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Within walking distance, there were convenience stores and a bustling night market, making it a perfect and strategic location for our stay.
After resting and taking a nap, having had no sleep on the plane, we visited my second uncle. Although his sight and hearing have deteriorated, his memory remains sharp. He remembered that I live in Australia now and used to work in Jakarta, which is why he didn’t see me often when he visited Bandung to care for my grandma many years ago.
Take care, Asuk. I hope you stay healthy, and we get the chance to see you again next time.
From there, Da Gu Gu took us out for dinner.
After dinner, we went home and rested.
24.05.24
Hero and his family visited us at the Airbnb and brought some souvenirs from Indonesia for Ting and me. We then had lunch at a nearby Teppanyaki restaurant. After lunch, we did a bit of shopping around Pei Men. We then returned to Shi Ta Night Market for dinner.
25.05.24
It’s Janice’s big day—her graduation day. We accompanied her to NTU and took pictures before she entered the ceremony venue. She got so many beautiful photos that I said I might make a scrapbook for her. However, she might need to wait a while with my busy schedule.
Since we couldn't attend the ceremony, we decided to explore Di Hua Jie, the oldest shopping lane in Taipei with its rich history and vibrant atmosphere. We found a charming photo corner here to capture some memories.
From there, we went to Ning Xia Night Market. Our first stop was the Oyster Egg Omelette, a famous dish that has achieved Michelin status several years in a row. After that, we strolled around and tried foods from stalls with shorter lines, which might not be the best food according to locals. However, unlike the Taiwanese, we don't enjoy queuing.
After Ning Xia Night Market, Xien invited us to have dessert, but David wasn't in the mood. Since we had done a lot of walking today, we decided it was best to head home and rest.
26.05.24
Since it was a rare opportunity for all of us to be in Taiwan at the same time, Xien suggested hiring a photographer to take a family picture at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. I loved the idea, as we didn't have a complete family picture yet. So, here they are.
At noon, we had a family gathering. We rented a bar that is closed on Sundays and available for private parties. Everyone brought something to share, and the bar provided plates, cutlery, and drinks. I think that's a very smart idea. Having the whole place to ourselves made it easy to mingle and talk to everyone. And of course, we took a lot of pictures again.
No comments:
Post a Comment