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.

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HHere in Taipei. Yummy breakfast with Jenny and Emily, then a gondola ride to some temples and a great view of the city. Later some grocery shopping, laundry, another temple, and bed.

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JJust five miles but I am exhausted. Probably coming down with something.

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I slept the rest of the day

And I’m so glad. 

Started off the day by waking up at 3!! AM, then made a bunch of noise tossing and turning until 6.  Thought that wasn’t enough to piss off my dorm mates so I made a bunch more noise getting ready.  oops.

Found the train station and made my way  to Xinbei, an area with some old gold mines and touristy stuff. Very touristy stuff.

A very nice lady named Maureen asked me to hang out with her, and then bought me lunch! I must have looked lonely lol. It sure was nice to sightsee with her.

Spent a little time enjoying the coolness of the rain.

Later some light hiking, then dinner and treats at the night market. They have these eggy custard tarts that are great!
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