Taiwan, Here We Come!
En Route |
February 8th, 2011 - Arthur and I leave Calgary at 9am to begin our semester abroad. Anticipation, nervousness, sadness, and excitement are just a few of the numerous emotions felt while kissing my family goodbye and boarding the plane.
Vancouver Airport |
Getting to Taiwan was an adventure on its own. Flying from Calgary to Vancouver, and Vancouver to Beijing took a total of 13 hours in the air. The best part of the flight was flying over the Rockies with a magnificent birds eye view of the mountains from BC all the way up to Alaska. The flights were relatively painless, thanks to free drinks on international flights :) and countless movies.
Beautiful Rockies |
On February 10th (2 days of traveling) we arrived in Taipei. Weather was warm, but rainy. Our hotel - fantastic! Finally, a plush looking bed to sleep in. After 13 hours of sleeping, we woke up the next morning, ready to see what Taipei had to offer.
Longshan Temple Entrance |
Inside Temple |
Taipei 101 |
View of Taipei from above |
Taipei 101 at Night |
After this we went to the lantern festival. A large area downtown becomes filled with lights, lanterns, colourful floats, and entertainment. As the new year brought in the year of the rabbit, the theme of this festival was rabbits. We were blessed to have encountered 2 special events in one day.
Lantern Festival |
Tomorrow, it's off to the Taipei Zoo :)
xo
Chantal
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ReplyDeleteGreat job documenting it all Chantal! You & Arther look like you're already having a fantastic time & you fit right in! Have so much fun & keep us posted! I loved reading this & I am SO thankful you 2 made it safely! LOVE YOU BOTH!! XOXO