Day 3 - Around Taipei

Today Elaine had a day off work to show us around Taipei. We used the MRT which is the city subway service. It was pretty convenient and very easy to use - tomorrow we wil be catching the subway all by ourselves to meet Scott at the Taipei Main Station. I bought shoes at this train station for $6 Australian dollars - I was initially dubious as to the quality - although wore them all day - we will see what my feet are like tomorrow when I wake up!

It all started with a trip to traditional Chinese markets especially for Chinese new year - we were offered lots of apparently "delicious" foods - although tried lots of interesting delicacies including anchovies with sesame, ginger tea, sweets, fish candy, various nuts and saw lots of other strange and interesting things. Lots of dried foods.

We then went to computer market via custard pancake with custard inside. After this we had dumplings for lunch at a chain restaurant which serves dumplings - we ate a variety of pork, vegetable and kimchi (korean spicy pickled cabbage) flavours. We went to Taipei 101 which is the tallest building - but we didn't go up because of the fog. I looked at lots of cameras as I was going to buy a new camera although at the end I decided to buy a new battery & charger (left these bits in Australia).

We then went to some fishing shops for Sean. Final destination was the Shilin night markets which was very big and very busy. I bought a towel, socks and a cheap watch (so that I can tell the time while I am here). Walked round here for ages - was very big! Even went and looked at the puppy alley which sells all sort of pets - mainly dogs - very cute!!! They cost $1200 - which is very expensive considering that the wages are around $400 per week...

Finally home - with sore footsies and resting on the couch - contemplating a shower and then bed. I hope I don't snore tonight as I am sharing a double bed with Sean and I think I woke him up last night!! Tomorrow, Scott has the day off hoping to go to memorial and then Hot Spring in the evening!