Friday, January 25, 2013

Fun Over Break

Best Noodles Ever

Learning Mahjong

The Beach!!!!

Biking Through the Streets of Taipei

Some Unhealthy Treats with my French Buddy In Gonguan

Last Day of Chinese Class 謝謝老師

Line for the most famous Bubble Tea Shop in Gonguan
I have winter break for three weeks and I plan to make the most of it.  I have had a blast so far from barbecues with my classmates to trips to the beach with swimming. Swimming, not something I expected for winter break hahaha.  My favorite thing to do in the streets of Taipei is ride bicycles I really love it.  It is so freeing and invigorating.  I am just having the best time of my life.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Holidays

So the holidays went by quickly, and I am trying to catch up with everything.  Thanks to one of my exchange, student, friend's, host mother I was able to finally reach the south of Taiwan. (Sorry for the run-on. :p)  But thanks to this being an island in winter months it was still a little rainy. 沒問題(No Problem)  I was still able to visit historic monuments of Tainan, and in the end it worked out pretty well.

The holidays in Taiwan blew away my expectations.  Christmas wasn't really typical, but with the infusion of cultures that span across the globe, a.k.a exchange students, it was memorable. So, I would like to thank all of my exchange student "buddies" for their humor and cheerful spirits.  New Years was also very memorable, due to the fact I was able to be a live spectator of the Taipei 101 arrangement.  It was very beautiful, and I didn't expect the fireworks to shoot so closely next to the crowd of people surrounding it.

Well love around the world! Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. :)

Just in case you were wondering what the "standard" toilet is in Taiwan.  Well, It is a squatty potty. YEEAAAH!! JK.   I can almost bet you were distracted by this picture while reading my blog up above. Am I right?

River boat tour Kaohsiung City

Night Market Games

Eternal Fortress in Tainan

Up the stairs of the Anping Fort

Eternal Fortress "Vase Door" with a French girl to the right

My View of Taipei 101 on New Years