Taiwanese Night Market

Night Markets are simply the best places to eat in Taiwan. Not all, Ya Shhh's (how night market sounds when I say it in Mandarin), are created equal. They vary in size and specialty, and they will sell anything from stinky tofu, (a smell that clenches your nostrils and doesn't let go) to pets, clothes (love the cheap shoes!) to Eastern medicinal remedies. The night market is the most important attraction a tourist could experience while in Taiwan. It will teach you a lot about the culture of your whereabouts and nowhere else can you sample as many interesting eats! Go hungry AND good luck reading the menus... let your willingness to try, be with you.

Most Northern Tip of Taiwan

China looms behind the clouds.

Taoyuan, Taiwan

I took these photos when I was teaching English in Taiwan. Hopped on my scooter, a.k.a. Strong Brittany, and rode out to the northeast tip of the island. Got there just in the nick of time! These were taken shortly prior to my departure and they represent the ending of a wonderful experience and fruitful adventure in a truly fascinating culture.