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Sam Chan - I am not a photographer. Just a photo enthusiast and for the last three year, my blog is skewing toward photo blog. Thanks for stopping-by and please do come again...
Flew into Taipei over the weekend for the Taiwan National Election. My wife want to cast her vote.
We had some free time and we drop-by at Wulai Old Street. Did not have time to explore the entire area.
Maybe next time, we will spend more time there. Fortunately, we drove. Otherwise, if we take a taxi, I might have throw up.
Ma la sun wine. From the movie Cape No. 7.
More photos after the JUMP.
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We thought after checking in the lodge, we could do some relaxing. Then someone from the front desk recommended us to take a tour to Hehuanshan.
He showed us the photo on his camera. It was very beautiful scenery. Since we were there, why not. The price $800 NT dollar for two.
But, we have to be ready at the front desk at 4am. I say…’What, 4 am. My REM just kicked in!’.
Anyway…it was worth it. I took some good photographs. Very cold. Probably about 9 Celsius.
Wuling – The last stop before descending.
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Took a yearly ritual vacation to Taiwan. This time we travel down to Cinjing(清境). Last couple years we just hang in Taipei but this year we want to explore beyond Taipei.
A narrow walkway at our lodge.
The tower of Pisa – made with carton box.
Another carton box. I like this shot…It came out very nice.
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We went to check out the Military Families Community Park. This is where most KMT soldiers families housed. Now, it sort of turn into a tourist attraction for people like us.
I took this pix when I was at the compound of Military Family Park. The taxi driver told us…this is the best position to see the New Year firework.
A small indicator sign…
This is what its look liked. I put the rest on the slides below.
Then we head out to check out my wife grandma. Took a taxi out to Ankeng, Sanxia. This is one time…I really got irritated because the taxi driver lost his way and took us back to Taipei city and start all over again. Took us an hour to reach there and it was raining….
We brought incense & paper incense…and pay our respect.
Bought a Tee – I love life. A campaign is going on telling people to treasure life and don’t kill themselves. You know la…financial tsunami. A lot of people have no job…
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We went up Grand Hotel. We have been to Taipei many times but always passes by this hotel. This time…we decided to check it out.
From the parking lot.
Stunning hallways. Felt like I am in a palace.
I don’t know what to call it. But it was damn huge and awesome.
At the cafe, traditional chinese music.
A little tired. We went to the cafe for coffee and cheesecake.
Then we went to see a dentist. I have not clean my teeth for almost 2 years.
Going to dentist is not one of my favorite outing. I was holding on the seat. Don’t know what I was afraid of….hehhe.
More slides below for your enjoyment.
Next, went to check out a temple. My wife said…she like to hang out at this temple when she was young…
Try to be artistic…hehehe
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Second day in taipei. We spent most of our day at Danshuei. We bought dry food, took pix and listen to live band.
This Danshuei old street. Tones of stuff. Food & souvenirs.
We decided to take the boat to the fisherman wharf. Cost $50NT one way. Then we took a bus back to danshuei mtr.
That day..the day weather was cooling. Strong winds. Awesome feeling just sitting there sucking in sea breeze…
Then we stop-by on one of the restaurant. Have some finger food and listen to some live music.
This singer…he sounded like Andy Lau…he doesn’t sing cantonese…but mandarin and taiwanese.
We left Danshuei around 6pm and came to the hotel to clean up. Then 10pm, we went out to eat porridge at this place. When we are in Taipei, this is a must for me. Don’t know why I want to take porridge….
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We flew into Taipei for a short vacation and breather. No particular agenda. Just bumming around and eat some of my wife and my favorite food.
At the airport, check out the sky. This is 5 minutes before we board. We experienced 2 or 3 turbulence. A little nervous, the airplane moving up&down.
I have always like the big banner type sign in Taipei.
Sogo…this is almost like a landmark. If you are in taipei, you probably pass-by here at one time or another.
7-11 latte. Cost $40 NT dollar. Its quite good. Need to have this in HK.
Hot babes…
First day, we did not do much…just walking around. Below are more slides for your enjoyment.
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