We actually did see some sun in Taipei yesterday – for a few minutes. At least it didn’t rain for most of the day. I had an interview at 10 am with a wonderful young lady who, although she is a US citizen, has lived and studied in Taiwan for most of her life. She previously studied Information Technology and Finance is currently doing research in financial and investments decisions. Our conversation covered a wide range of possibilities and options available to her.
Later in the day we decided to get out – and not to walk around a mall! We took the Taipei MRT (metro rapid transit) for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to Tamsui (formerly Danshui) – a sea-side village in the northern part of Taiwan. Taipei has a wonderful, efficient metro system and we had no trouble getting around.
Tamsui reminds me of Coney Island or some of the Jersey shore areas. We walked along the water where, if you look to one side you see great views of the water and the mountains; and if you look to the other side you can find everything from a seaside children’s arcade, to hundreds of food stands. If you walk one block away from the shore you will find what seems like a typical Taiwanese Night Market – with shops of every kind.
This morning we left Taipei on a flight to Hong Kong for the final leg of our trip. Before we left we finally were able to see the top of Taipei 101 from our hotel window!
View from the shore - Tamsui
A Children's Arcade in Tamsui
Strolling along the shore in Tamsui
The Taipei 101 Building
