mrt mural
There are many murals painted in the vast underground subway and shopping tunnel system that is the Taipei MRT public transport. It is unneccesary to own a car here.
There are many murals painted in the vast underground subway and shopping tunnel system that is the Taipei MRT public transport. It is unneccesary to own a car here.
This was amazing. This guy can make anything from flexible drinking straws. It they would not have gotten crushed in my luggage, I would have bought some. The equivalent of USD $1.50 each.
Very close to the train stop in Danshuei. There are hundreds of black and yellow striped hermit crabs running around here along with fish that can walk in the mud.
This was our first snack in Danshuei. We ordered pork balls in broth to go with it. The noodles were sweet, but tasted better with chile.
A common site everywhere in Taiwan. I'm sure there is a historical reason for it. These guys know how to peddle sweets to Taiwanese. The showmanship is fun to watch.
A giant statue of someone or something doing I have no idea what can be seen from across the water. It kind of looks like Captain Morgan... got a little captain in you?
The modern design of the foot bridge can be seen from a distance as you ferry into Fisherman's Wharf.
Crossing the foot bridge. The Chinese name for the mountain in the back means sleeping lioness. It's peaceful soft slopes resemble the curves of a female lion lying on it's side.
This is the foot bridge that goes from the wharf to land at Fisherman's wharf. It's modern architectural design gives a unique contrast to the old town.
Again, I am not sure exactly what variety these are, but I'd eat them. I am a coon-ass, me.
These were in a market building at Fisherman's Wharf. Half of them were empty today, and being scrubbed clean.
A relaxing place to sit. Unlike every other sea-side town, I did not see one bird here... very strange.
Me eating the sweet green lipped mussels in a fisherman's wharf restaurant. They were extremely fresh cooked with basil and done san pei style.
I'm not really sure. These are in a restaurant, and you can order them to eat. If I had an unlimited stomach, I would have tried it.
This is the national beer! I drank this one on the ferry to fisherman's wharf in Danshuei.
Fishermen in Danshuei were cooking right on the dock next to their boats. This reminds me of Louisiana... except for the mountain in the back, of course.
Taiwanese people love this stuff, but it's really quite nasty. I guess it's the equivalent to westerners eating smelly old cheese or truffles.
I forgot what these tiny shelled animals were called here, but you can find them for sale on the street in any fishing town here. They are boiled and steamed, and you just suck the goodies right out of the shell. One cupful costs less than 1 $USD.
This chicken wasn't southern-fried, but it was really big, and had the best texture. Ming and I could not finish one piece.
From a night market food vendor, this sausage was incredible. If you've only had the pathetic Chinese sausage sold in the US, then you've got to try the real deal. It's only slightly sweet and incredibly juicy and meaty.
A sushi vendor at a Taipei night market. I had the wasabi roe which was significantly weaker than the wasabi tobiko in America. I needed more heat.
A portable rotisserie selling food at a Taipei night market. I really have no clue what this is, although it appeared to be a large pork roast.
I took 6 photos of this amazing open kitchen, and this is the clearest although still blurry. There are 6 long stainless steel tables lined parallel accross and around 23 kitchen staff working at once. I could not notice anyone who appeared to be in charge, yet everyone worked in harmony.
Pei-Jean asked me is this dog was male or female, and was shocked that I knew the answer. Female of course as indicated by the puppy under her foot.
This was of 3 photos I took before a guard told me to stop. This is the largest collection of Chinese art in the world. It is located outside of Taipei, and you can get there by bus and MRT.
The only western-style dinner I have had so far here. This was the entre served with a marble-sized scoop of mashed potato, tomato wedge, and asparagus. It wasn't bad, although it is strange that they don't ask for a temperature when you order a steak.
Overrated. That's all I have to say. Just like coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde, I did it and it's over.
This was taken at night near an outdoor free opera that was going on. The stage show was interesting, but we could not get close as there were hundreds of people crowded around.