Another eBid Cap 'n Tee trip on the cards?

[sucadot]

Glad I'd had breakfast before seeing the fish and frogs legs

[Oldandintheway]

Glad I'd had breakfast before seeing the fish and frogs legs

Me too

[Oldandintheway]

OK Guys 'n Galz - here we go with heaps of pix from 3rd March
We have 2 more temples to cover, another walking tour around town, orchids, buildings, Peace Park & food!
Tomorrow they're training it to another local, I believe - so we may have a slight report gap? Hang in there!

Hello again.
An interesting day. We visited the Confuscius and, conveniently across the road, Bao'an Temples - very nice indeed as can be seen in the photo section.
We joined another Walking Tour - this one was focussed on the historical background to modern day Taiwan. Some Countries are cursed by the geographical or strategic location and tend to be conquered by others over time.
Taiwan has variously been run by: The original inhabitants (not much is known about that part though), The Dutch, the Spanish, the Japanese, the Chinese, an exiled Chinese Government (the current ones) and, if they have their way in the future, the Chinese again. Pretty interesting indeed.

We had a very nice dinner with some of the Walking Tour participants and then back to the Hotel to escape the vast crowds out to party on a Saturday night at festival time.
Some other things we learnt on the day - 1. Don't jaywalk here - it confuses the locals and may result in your demise,
2. Don't exit a Taxi on the traffic side of the vehicle - you may destroy a Scooter and/or the rear door of a taxi, and,
3. Before you go out, ask the Hotel people to write your destination in Mandarin on a piece of paper to be handed to the Taxi Driver.
See ya.

Entrance to Confuscius Temple

CFT1

CFT2

CFT3

CFT4

CFT5

CFT6

CFT7

In the Dong Wu lobby - Yum!

Possible luggage contraband!


on the the next Temple:

[Oldandintheway]

And so, to the Bao'an Temple & grounds! (hereafter known as B1 etc.)

B1

B2

B3

B4 - Pet Tiger?

B5 - Year of the Dog

B6 - Fairies?

B7

B8 - Two Monkeys

B9

B10


more B's over:

[Oldandintheway]

Bao'an Temple cont:

B11

B12

B13

B14 - Gotta love the carving!

B15

B16

The Temple Proper

Parked near (not part of) the Temple - Lamborghini Superieggera

Sil loves Doors! - go figure!

AND a Beef Noodle lunch!


Now on to the walking tour, sites & din din:

[Oldandintheway]

City Walking Tour

A 24/7 Karaoke Bar (the whole building!)

Taipei Presidential Palace

The Red House Theater

Market food stall

Unknown food parcels

Street scene

Custard Apple ice cream AUD$6.50

Well - it IS the year of the Doggie!

Entrance to the 228 Peace Park (PP for short)

Don't feed the squirrels! (they'll have ya arm off)


more over:

[meebo1]

Thank you very much for the tour. I feel exhausted with all this walking before breakfast

[Oldandintheway]

Peace Park Tour cont.

James, our guide!

Confused? No - Confucius!

Too hard to explain - Bro says google it

PP1

PP2

Inside the memorial

Paper Lanterns made by children

Ditto Lanterns

Sore feet legend

How to get sore feet (walk on this)


some fun to finish!:

[Oldandintheway]

End of PP Tour & Dinner

New walking tour mates at Dinner!

The Toilet Tour

Found a market for Old people - therefore in good company!

Spoilt - Moi


Till next edition - Bye 4 now!

[cheaver]

Been sat here waiting for each instalment!
Just fantastic to see and enjoy.
If unknown food is rice cakes wrapped in seaweed I want some!