Taiwan

Sunday, October 13, 2024 Yesterday’s post was long because lots happened, even though nothing really happened. Today, lots happened. Full stop. Let’s dive in. My brother-in-law planned a “family day” for today. My father-in-law used to plan these packed excursions, but my brother-in-law has taken over the duties. He learned them well, too. Today’s plan … Read more

Saturday, October 12, 2024 Taiwan loves cute things, and, even though I’m not an afficiando of cute, per se, there’s a certain charm to how enthusiastically they throw themselves at it. For days now, we’ve been walking past a breakfast/brunch place called “A Toast.” Its logo is a cute little alligator poking its head out … Read more

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Up at 2:30 AM again and starving. The jet lag is not “sliding” towards normality like it usually does. At this rate, I won’t get on a normal sleep cycle until we leave. I had the instant noodles I purchased at 7-Eleven. One thing I love about instant noodles in Taiwan … Read more

Monday, October 7, 2024 Today’s update should be quick, and relatively painless. Woke up at 2:30 AM, starving. Had some chips and went back to bed. At 7:00 AM, I didn’t even make a show of going to the hotel lobby for breakfast. I let Chuwan get her “free” food while I waited in the … Read more

Sunday, October 6, 2024 You might want to go back and read my Prelude to Day Two to understand my motivations for the day: Avoid spending time with my in-laws. I’m writing this snippet on Day Six. I’ve been writing this account of Day Two since Day Two, and I wouldn’t say I like it. … Read more

Before I tell you the tale of Day Two, let me recount something that happened 22+ plus years ago. This will inform you about my frame of reference when eating with my in-laws. We arrived in Taiwan, battered and bedraggled after the flight, as usual. On the first day, it’s obligatory that we eat together … Read more