Alright, welcome to the second day of my Taiwan Trip.

First stop :Chiu Fen

Its actually an old district whereby there are 9 family dwellers who settled there and it became Chiu Fen. I hope my explanation will pass. Taiwan is a place not only famous for its scenery but also its local products and shopping. The tour guide took us to a shop that sells "Muah Chee" and other food products. It seems that "Muah Chee" is a famous local product and it comes with many flavours. The part where I dislike is that even vehicles can be driven in to the narrow alleys. Wow, I find it kind of ridiculous and dangerous. Well, It cant be helped. Im also terrified by the abundance of dogs in Taiwan. Im scared of dogs due to a traumatic experience which happened in Hong Kong. Alright, I wont go into details. That is not the main point.














Second Stop :Yangmingashan Hot Spring

Hot Spring!!!! I have nvr been to a sauna before let alone a hot spring. I am definitely going to give it a shot. Immersing myself in the hot water while admiring the surrounding mountainous scenery and with the cooling weather itself. The combination is superb. The thought of it makes me drool. Even in Singapore when I saw the advertisement featuring Jolin in the hot spring, I have always imagined myself to be in her shoe. Wow, It came true. As no photos are allowed, my sister only managed to take a few shots after the hot spring and the scenery. The tour guide says immersing in the hot spring is beneficial to our complexion as sulphur was added and many many natural minerals=D

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(The breath-taking scenery : how i wish this place was my home)



(The mountainous region - so misty and cooling)



(Me and my Aunt looking revitalised after the 45 mins hot spring) Do we look good??

Third Stop :Smelly Tofu Street

After lunch, we were told to walk another street that is famous for its smelly. Indeed, it lived up to its name. The smell was overpowering. My cousin cant stand it and feel like puking now and then. Not only one stall is selling that, the entire street similar stalls selling the tofu. The tofu is like immersed in 100% hot spicy chili oil. oo..I feel so disgusted. Budden, this is Taiwan culture so I cant be so offensive. Those who are the adventurous and daring type should give it a try. Im sure it will be a memorable food.

Fourth Stop: Shangri-La Farmstay Hotel Resort

Its a farmstay!!! I havent lived in a farm before. Well, this should be an eye-opening experience. The hotel resort is located at the top of a mountain and can u imagine the arduous journey when the bus drove us there. It was so steep. Luckily, the driver was good and skillful and he safety brought us there. Well Done..Little Bee. Thats what the tour guide "Danny" called him. Hehe..there are many activites lined up for the night, including the making of glutinous rice balls, playing of tops, playing fire crackers which was prohibited in Singapore, sparkles and flying of laterns( they called it "tian deng" ). Wow, what a fun-filled night. I really had a great time over there expect for the living conditions as there are many insects. Even in our room, there are like 5 insects!!!





( A small and cute wild bore )



( Small chicks )



( A photo taken in the nighz=X )



( Me lighting up a fire cracker, FUN!!! )



( My family heart-warming glutinous rice balls )



( Me and my cousin writing wishes on the latern hoping that everything goes smoothly in 2008 )

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