To Taiwan Again

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For my second visit to Taiwan, I had twice the amount of time. However, with family on both sides to visit, we also had twice the amount of people to visit!

I was able to visit several new places, including Yilan,TaipingMountain, and the outskirts of Kaoshun.

While I still felt like I was back in the motherland, my experience this time was much more recreational. This means more food, more sightseeing, and more night markets!

Highlights include a restaurant inTainandedicated to making my favorite dish – seafood porridge.



I want to thank all our family who hosted us, we are truly thankful and can’t wait to see you again!

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Photos

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With aunt and uncle. In the background is a special wood that is a famous export of Taiwan.

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Allie's parents

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Longshan Temple at night. This is Taipei's most famous Buddhist temple.

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Taiwan is famous for its night markets! We went to one in almost every city.

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At night markets, you can find a crazy assortment of food and cheap goods.

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Frog

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Chestnuts

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Batteries

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At Taiping Mountain

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Allie waiting for me to take photos

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It is tradition to give "hon bao" (red envelopes with cash) to family members. Grandma looks pleased!

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Taiwan has many Daoist temples. The idols are particularly interesting, with long beards and dark skin.

Comments

[Waan-Ching Liao]

Nice photos.
Can’t wait to go to Taiwan in May.