What happens when a group of six school friends from Class of 1987 travel to Taiwan together? If you're expecting mature elegance and sophistication, you'd be dead wrong! Read on if you're open to a dose of laughter, silliness and map-cap adventures.
Day 1 in Ximending, the hippest, happening shopping district which was our landing base in Taipei. You can tell we were all very happy to be there!
I wasn't quite ready for the all the walking and trekking that was planned but very glad I went along with the itinerary. The fresh air and exercise was exhilarating and once I got started, it was quite hard to stop. Even for photos.
But here's one for the books. Proof that I really did enjoy the hike to the waterfalls and back!
No trip to Taiwan would be complete without food. And we certainly had plenty of it! From night market street snacks; to Instagrammable staples in heart of tourist traps; to a surprising seafood feast in a quiet fishing village.
We enjoyed the good stuff and laughed away the not-so-good. There's a deep enduring joy that comes from sharing the highs and lows. Not just of food and travel, but life experiences too. A true reflection of our friendship over the years.
There's a quirky charm in many parts of Taiwan. Jimmy Park in Yilan City stands out in particular. Home of a famous illustrator, the colourful whimsical art installations provided us with a full morning of entertainment.
Some of us are very good at sharing burdens...
...while others are less inclined. Sigh; once a diva, always a diva!
A big thank you to:
- Pat & Jean for planning the itinerary and all the heavy lifting with the logistics
- Pek Yee for being our human we-fie stick and photo editor throughout the trip
- Lu Meng, my long-suffering room mate who has to put up with my idiosyncracies
- Siok Chu, for your endearing nature. You're so funny without even trying:)
I thank my God for every remembrance of you.
Philippians 1:3
Philippians 1:3
