2010-07-07: Sorry, I don't like the Bubble Tea with Pearls!

My Asian friends really enjoy these drinks, and think they are a real treat. Alas, they were not to my delight. Sorry everyone! (For those who don't know, it is an ice cold milky tea, sweetly flavoured, with little jelly-like balls thrown in. Apologies again, but for me it was just.. bleah!)

2010-07-07: Breakfast surprise

I thought I was getting a pancake for breakfast, but I got a waffle with my bacon and eggs instead. I didn't complain, haha!

2010-07-06: Food at the Night Markets

I only got a two photos of the Jhongli night markets before the battery on my camera ran out of charge.. and first one is blurry :( So no photos of the live snakes for snake soup, the squid dishes, the smelly tofu, etc! As well as food, lots of clothing and other stuff to buy, as well as all kinds of "gambling" games (like sideshow alley at the Ekka or local show). Now I understand why all the Taiwanese students find Brisbane so boring at night. The night markets are open past midnight, and full of young people wandering around.

2010-07-06: Good morning Taiwan!

For my first Taiwan breakfast, we went to "Good Morning!". I had a bacon and egg pancake, as well as a croissant. The store motto is: "Every day when we open our eyes at the first moment, A delicious breakfast makes us get a good mood and health." Not sure how healthy my breakfast was, but it tasted good...

2010-07-05: Flying into Taipei

Here are a few shots from the plane, as we landed at Taipei, Taiwan.

2010-07-03: Welcome to Shanghai Expo 2010

Since I was in Shanghai, I thought I should brave the World Expo. All reports were true, loads of people, hot, and long queues. Didn't get to see a whole lot in the short time I was there, but still a good experience. Rained a bit, but not too bad, and made it a bit cooler. Reminded me of Expo 88 in Brisbane, although I'm sure there are a lot more people at the Shanghai Expo, and the queues even longer. lots of free drinking water available if you have your own bottle. I bought a bottle of 7UP for 4RMB, then used that bottle (bottled water was 5RMB). There are some restrictions on how much food and drink you can bring into the Expo (and there are security checks on entry). More photos to come...

2010-07-01: Country road, take me home?

A few shots from the car on the drive down from the mountain...