I’ve been trying to think of things to say. This has been one of the hardest weeks of my life and I’m sure the majority of people who read this blog are feeling somewhat similar, so I don’t need to launch into a rant about my fears and the devastation we have both been feeling. To be brief, Shawn and I have been so depressed this week that it has been really hard to enjoy our trip. On Wednesday morning (Tuesday…
The moment we arrived, it was clear the city of Tainan is a place of rich history and amazing architecture. But ask a local, and they’ll probably tell you this town is all about the food. For day 1 of our visit, we were fortunate to have our Taiwanese friends with us, including Joanne who lives in Tainan. So we spent our first afternoon eating and exploring the city center. Between all the eating we did squeeze in some sightseeing,…
If you haven’t read part one of our Taipei adventure, head here to read it first. Can I just tell you how awesome it is to have a friend or know someone in a foreign country? If you haven’t traveled abroad, do it, and make sure you meet some people along the way. Your horizons will be broadened, your life will be more full, and you’ll learn new things and new culture. We are both so grateful that we could…
We have made it to Taiwan, and let me tell you something: we are totally in love with this place! It has quickly become clear this country is the hidden gem of Asia. From busy streets to happy and relaxed people, we fall harder each day. We arrived on Sunday afternoon. After finding our way into the city center, we met up with our Taiwanese dad, Michael. Michael is my friend Stephanie’s dad (Stephanie is one of my best friends in…