One of the things I love about Taipei at the plethora of bakeries. Maybe it’s because ovens aren’t as common in homes here, but you’re never very far from fresh bread in Taipei. Bakeries back home suck, to put it kindly. Most of them are just supermarket bakeries, the others make boring breads or worse, … Read more
We headed to MOS for breakfast. Last time we were here, MOS didn’t serve breakfast and, as with most burger places, I don’t really care for the breakfast menu. My stomach can’t tell time, I’d rather have a burger than an egg & bacon sandwich or something similar. Nonetheless, the serve breakfast now and Michelle … Read more
I’m pleased to see Taipei making upgrades to the public infrastructure. For example, they’re installing lighted, covered bus stops in many locations. Apparently, another one of the city’s quality-of-life improvements is the installation of new, very expensive, public garbage cans. I’ve already mention previously that Taipei used to have public garbage cans, then they instituted … Read more
Is there anything more instinctive than a revulsion to the creepy-crawlies? Nothing comes immediately to mind, especially when brutes like this can run out into the middle to the room at rodent-like speeds. I saw this guy out of the corner of my eye last night and nearly jumped out of my skin. He ran … Read more
Follow-up to my earlier post on Diana’s wedding proposal. For the last 3 days or so, the Taipei 101 now has a sign saying “Yes, I do!†Technorati Tags: Books, Taiwan, Travel
“You only own 17 DVDs?”
Today was the day we celebrated Michelle’s birthday. In the morning, we gave her a present to tide her over, and took her out to the park to play. By the time we got out, 10:00AM or so, it was swelteringly hot and humid. We lasted for the better part of an hour and headed … Read more
I love the traffic lights in some cities in Taiwan. They have a countdown timer that shows exactly how long both the red and the green lights last. (Not sure about the yellow light.) I’d like to think there’s no negatives to this scheme, but, of course, some jackass will use the knowledge of when … Read more
An easy walk, even in the rain, from Taipei’s one Long John Silver’s is Dunkin’ Donuts. What could be better than finishing off a nice fish meal with a tasty chocolate-frosted doughnut? On my last visit, Mr. Donut had recently opened in Taipei, and the lines were horrific. Nonetheless, we had to try them and … Read more
I admit it, I’m a long-time patron of Long John Silver’s. My family used to eat there in Tucson at least as far back as 1974. While it’s not completely 100% authentic English Fish & Chips, it’s not too far off the mark, and it’s been very consistent for the last 30+ years. (Remember, I … Read more