And things are expensive again  ((sad face)).

Didn’t do anything today. Dinner was from a convenience store.

Here is a picture of Froggy 

Began with a late start and a casual bike ride along the Tamsui river with Junhee.

Laundry and lunch later, then a trip to the 2-28 Peace Park and Museum.  This place is really moving. It decribes a human-rights violation in 1947, following WWII. 

A short walk in the park then a visit to the National Taiwan Museum. Nice but small.

A rest back at the hostel, then a short walk with Amy to the night market for dinner.

Some TV then bed.

Not too many pictures today

Had a lovely morning strolling around the nearby areas, looking at temples and sending postcards.

Then a healthy lunch at the hostel. I’m horrified to discover that I can’t eat noodles thrice daily without side effects.

More temples and lots of chatting with lovely friend Jun Hee was followed by a visit to an extremely reasonably priced museum.

Dinner was VERY GOOD SUSHI at the Taipei Fish Market.

To end this wonderful day a bunch of the hostel folk went out to the night market for snacks and ridiculousness. Someone ordered stinky tofu (not bad) and sea snails ( didn’t have any).

Here’s todays pictures out of order

My travel story continues today with a trip to Beipu, a small town in Hsinchu county. Beipu is well known for its Hakka culture and special teas.

Beipu is lovely, only 10000 people, and on weekdays is almost deserted. Fine with me! Jenny and I sat at a tea house and had DIY leicha, a delicious tea-type beverage.

After that, a walk, and then a high- speed train back to Taipei.  

A chinese opera in the park was neat. I sure do love the arts!

To end the day, a walking tour of the Longshan temple area

Of course there were some temples in there.

Here’s todays pictures