Just in case you are not aware, the entries about the Taipei are in random and they are done!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
A Gentle Reminder
Just in case you are not aware, the entries about the Taipei are in random and they are done!
Counting on...
11 years ago, a group of Convent girls graduated from St. Theresa's Convent and moved onto different directions in life. 11 years later, this same group of Convent girls met up for their annual gathering. The venue was decided at Orchard Central.
With everyone trying to outwit each other in remembering their classmates and teachers, Angeline realised that she has forgotten quite a significant number of names from her convent days. This is indeed worrying for Angeline.
Angeline always love bitching around with the convent girls because gossips are always meant for sharing. Angeline likes that last bit the best.
P/S: Angeline hopes that someone would be able to attend the gathering in 2011.
With everyone trying to outwit each other in remembering their classmates and teachers, Angeline realised that she has forgotten quite a significant number of names from her convent days. This is indeed worrying for Angeline.
Angeline always love bitching around with the convent girls because gossips are always meant for sharing. Angeline likes that last bit the best.
P/S: Angeline hopes that someone would be able to attend the gathering in 2011.
Beep! Beep!
was the sound that the indicator would made when your order at Xian Yu Xian was ready for collection. How cool is that right!!!
On the very first night in Taipei, Angeline and Albert patronised Xian Yu Xian. They were walking along the streets and feeling very (very, very) cold when they saw this shop serving hot desserts. Without hesitation, the couple walked in, took a seat and ordered a bowl of Almond Paste for sharing. It was indeed a good choice because it was such a big bowl of Almond Paste full of ingredients and it was only for NT$50.
As Angeline was typing this entry, she was thinking of visiting 'Ji De Chi' at Jurong Point for some hot desserts. It is so obvious that she could not fly all the way to Taipei to eat the Almond Paste. Therefore, the Almond Paste at 'Ji De Chi' should do the trick for the time being.
P/S: Angeline did not go to 'Ji De Chi'.
P/P/S: Instead, she went to IndoChine.
On the very first night in Taipei, Angeline and Albert patronised Xian Yu Xian. They were walking along the streets and feeling very (very, very) cold when they saw this shop serving hot desserts. Without hesitation, the couple walked in, took a seat and ordered a bowl of Almond Paste for sharing. It was indeed a good choice because it was such a big bowl of Almond Paste full of ingredients and it was only for NT$50.
As Angeline was typing this entry, she was thinking of visiting 'Ji De Chi' at Jurong Point for some hot desserts. It is so obvious that she could not fly all the way to Taipei to eat the Almond Paste. Therefore, the Almond Paste at 'Ji De Chi' should do the trick for the time being.
P/S: Angeline did not go to 'Ji De Chi'.
P/P/S: Instead, she went to IndoChine.
Believe it!
Wu Fen Bu was a shopping paradise for Angeline. In contrast, Xi Men Ding was a shopping paradise for Albert and Angeline was not so fascinated at Xi Men Ding. Given Albert's spending habit, he actually bought 1 pair of Nike shoes, 1 pair of Adidas shoes and a bag at Xi Men Ding. For Angeline, that was something to remember about.
At Xi Men Ding, Angeline and Albert walked past a row of 'Zua Zua Le' machines. Honestly, Angeline did not know the name of those machines and it was given to them by Angeline herself. Just like 4 years ago, Albert went to Taipei, caught a dog, brought it back to Singapore and gave it to Angeline. 4 years later, Albert went to Taipei, caught a turtle and gave it to Angeline in Taipei. Angeline just told Albert that he is good with such machines. Albert seems to believe Angeline.
Did Angeline mention that Albert has a liking for CURRY? He had been eating Curry on every occasion that he could have. Without a doubt, Albert saw the 'Curry House' at Xi Men Ding and wanted to eat there. Angeline became the photographer during his dinner. You could guess as much that Angeline is not a great fan of Curry as compared to Albert.
At Xi Men Ding, Angeline and Albert walked past a row of 'Zua Zua Le' machines. Honestly, Angeline did not know the name of those machines and it was given to them by Angeline herself. Just like 4 years ago, Albert went to Taipei, caught a dog, brought it back to Singapore and gave it to Angeline. 4 years later, Albert went to Taipei, caught a turtle and gave it to Angeline in Taipei. Angeline just told Albert that he is good with such machines. Albert seems to believe Angeline.
Did Angeline mention that Albert has a liking for CURRY? He had been eating Curry on every occasion that he could have. Without a doubt, Albert saw the 'Curry House' at Xi Men Ding and wanted to eat there. Angeline became the photographer during his dinner. You could guess as much that Angeline is not a great fan of Curry as compared to Albert.
P/S: The pink TURTLE is sitting on Angeline's desk now.
P/P/S: Angeline and Albert did not eat at the Toilet Theme Restaurant.
P/P/P/S: Angeline just thought that it was cute and wanted to take photographs of it.
P/P/S: Angeline and Albert did not eat at the Toilet Theme Restaurant.
P/P/P/S: Angeline just thought that it was cute and wanted to take photographs of it.
Clouds Nine
Angeline was literally on clouds nine when she went to Wu Fen Bu at Hou Shan Pi. Wu Fen Bu was a shopping paradise for Angeline. How could it not be when Angeline bought 15 pieces of clothing, 6 bags, 5 hairbands, 4 pairs of shoes and some miscellaneous accessories (belt and earings)? Angeline even went to Wu Fen Bu again on the very last night to spend the remaining NT dollars.
Bring Wu Fen Bu to Singapore, as Angeline could not go there very often. This seems like a better way. Angeline is so smart!
P/S: There is really no wholesale shopping in Singapore.
Bring Wu Fen Bu to Singapore, as Angeline could not go there very often. This seems like a better way. Angeline is so smart!
P/S: There is really no wholesale shopping in Singapore.
The Kick-Start
of visiting the Night Markets in Taipei was Tong Hua. The first packet of Chicken Cutlet was bought at that night market. The first pot of internal organs was eaten at that night market. The first bag that Angeline bought in Taipei was purchased at Tong Hua. Thus, Tong Hua should have left a deep impression on Angeline. Due to certain unknown reasons, Angeline did not remember anything else other than the 3 mentioned above. Angeline did not even know how to write 'Tong Hua' in Chinese. Angeline wonders what actually happened. Angeline would like to clarify that she is not getting senile.
P/S: Angeline gave up wondering.
Farewell 2 Taiwan!
Angeline is still wondering how on earth did the 5 days seemed like 5 hours in Taipei. Before Angeline knew it, she was back at Tao Yuan International Airport departing back to Singapore.
Just before she boarded the departure gate, she kept on breathing the last bit of Taipei's cool air as she knew there would be none in Singapore. Maybe she could turn the air con really cool and keeps on breathing whenever she misses the cool air. That's right!
P/S: Angeline has not done that act yet.
Just before she boarded the departure gate, she kept on breathing the last bit of Taipei's cool air as she knew there would be none in Singapore. Maybe she could turn the air con really cool and keeps on breathing whenever she misses the cool air. That's right!
P/S: Angeline has not done that act yet.
Welcome 2 Tawian!
After 2 years of planning (and procrastination), Angeline and Albert finally arrived at Taipei on 30th November 2009. WOW!
When the couple were picked up at Tao Yuan International Airport, the tour guide suggested to them that they might want to wear their coats as the weather was chilly. Angeline and Albert thought that 19 degree Celsius (as reported on SQ876) was just like air-con room temperature and it was unnecessary to wear the coat. WRONG! The moment the couple stepped out from Tao Yuan International Airport, they wore their coat and Angeline zipped it up because the tour guide was right after all.
P/S: The weather was chilly throughout the 5 days stay in Taipei.
When the couple were picked up at Tao Yuan International Airport, the tour guide suggested to them that they might want to wear their coats as the weather was chilly. Angeline and Albert thought that 19 degree Celsius (as reported on SQ876) was just like air-con room temperature and it was unnecessary to wear the coat. WRONG! The moment the couple stepped out from Tao Yuan International Airport, they wore their coat and Angeline zipped it up because the tour guide was right after all.
P/S: The weather was chilly throughout the 5 days stay in Taipei.
唐 vs. 糖
唐 refers to the Tang Dynasty from China's History whereas 糖 refers to the sweets or candies that Angeline love to eat. In Cantonese, the dialect also refers to the desserts that are served after dinner. These two Chinese words sound exactly the same but used in very different contexts. Maybe that is why Angeline did not score well for Chinese.
糖朝 is the name of a restaurant next to the San Want Hotel that Albert and Angeline had stayed during their Taipei vacation. This restaurant serves Hong Kong Cuisine, namely dim sum and desserts. Since Angeline has a sweet tooth, she was naturally tempted to try the desserts after walking past the restaurant every single day. By the end of the 4th day, Angeline finally managed to convince Albert to give it a try.
The couple ordered 1 Bean Curd with Sesame Paste, 1 Bean Curd with Green Bean Soup, 1 plate of Char Siew Rice Rolls and 1 Seaweed Squid Dim Sim. Angeline nearly gave out a YELP when she saw the total bill of NT$400.00 which is equivalent to S$18.00. Now, it is your turn to YELP!
P/S: Angeline did not deny that the desserts tasted delicious!
糖朝 is the name of a restaurant next to the San Want Hotel that Albert and Angeline had stayed during their Taipei vacation. This restaurant serves Hong Kong Cuisine, namely dim sum and desserts. Since Angeline has a sweet tooth, she was naturally tempted to try the desserts after walking past the restaurant every single day. By the end of the 4th day, Angeline finally managed to convince Albert to give it a try.
The couple ordered 1 Bean Curd with Sesame Paste, 1 Bean Curd with Green Bean Soup, 1 plate of Char Siew Rice Rolls and 1 Seaweed Squid Dim Sim. Angeline nearly gave out a YELP when she saw the total bill of NT$400.00 which is equivalent to S$18.00. Now, it is your turn to YELP!
P/S: Angeline did not deny that the desserts tasted delicious!
Ti-Ti
Commuters in Singapore will hear the 'ti-ti' sound on a daily basis whenever they scan their Ez-Link Card on the Reader. What about in Taipei?
In Taipei, the commuters use a card similar to that of the Ez-Link Card whenever they take the bus, Taipei Metro and High Speed Rail. The only difference is the Card Reader will produce a 'du' instead of the 'ti-ti'. Throughout the 5 days in Taipei, Angeline only realized it on the 5th day. It is still not that bad. At least, she spotted the difference. Try asking Albert then!
The Taipei Metro works just like the Singapore's SMRT Trains. It brings commuters to their destination safely within reasonable travelling time. Some stations even have officers to remind people to stand behind the yellow line orderly. Despite the rush hour crowds, the commuters would still line up in 2 rows and board the Taipei Metro in an orderly fashion, no fuss at all. Imagine Singapore's rush hour crowds!
Angeline thinks that it is indeed a great convenience to travel around Taipei via the Metro. Maybe Angeline should start commuting around Singapore via the SMART Trains.
P/S: Angeline is a bus person.
In Taipei, the commuters use a card similar to that of the Ez-Link Card whenever they take the bus, Taipei Metro and High Speed Rail. The only difference is the Card Reader will produce a 'du' instead of the 'ti-ti'. Throughout the 5 days in Taipei, Angeline only realized it on the 5th day. It is still not that bad. At least, she spotted the difference. Try asking Albert then!
The Taipei Metro works just like the Singapore's SMRT Trains. It brings commuters to their destination safely within reasonable travelling time. Some stations even have officers to remind people to stand behind the yellow line orderly. Despite the rush hour crowds, the commuters would still line up in 2 rows and board the Taipei Metro in an orderly fashion, no fuss at all. Imagine Singapore's rush hour crowds!
Angeline thinks that it is indeed a great convenience to travel around Taipei via the Metro. Maybe Angeline should start commuting around Singapore via the SMART Trains.
P/S: Angeline is a bus person.
Up, Up and Away!
As an Early Childhood educator, Angeline developed an occupational hazard and insisted on taking a photograph at the Children's Playground before boarding the plane.
As a Koi Fish lover, Albert insisted on taking a photograph at the Koi Pond before boarding the plane.
Therefore, the conclusion drawn is Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3 is indeed very impressive to accommodate the likes of different people. Credits given again!
P/S: Angeline thought everyone would take photographs of the airplane, so they did it too.
As a Koi Fish lover, Albert insisted on taking a photograph at the Koi Pond before boarding the plane.
Therefore, the conclusion drawn is Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3 is indeed very impressive to accommodate the likes of different people. Credits given again!
P/S: Angeline thought everyone would take photographs of the airplane, so they did it too.
Something that you can find it in Singapore
It is not really that tricky to guess that 'something' that you can find it Singapore, isn't it?
Of course, it is the most famous Shi Lin Night Market that every tourist in Taipei would bound to visit. At least, Angeline and Albert went there to eat and shop, eat and shop, eat and shop. Point taken!
Upon arrival at Shi Lin, Albert and Angeline was adamant to try 'Ah Zong Mee Suan' that Alan (once again) had strongly recommended. After walking 2 rounds at Shi Lin, the couple still could not find it and was almost on the verge of giving up when that signboard of 'Ah Zong Mee Suan' appeared right above them. They had actually walked past the shop without realizing it. Well, Angeline is not really strong in her recognition of Chinese Characters. Honestly, Angeline did not even know how the word 'Zong' was written until Albert spotted it out. Angeline was merely looking for a shop that sells 'Mee Suan' in hope that it turned out to be called 'Ah Zong'.
Next was the Hao Da Da Chicken Cutlet that Albert was so keen to eat. Thankfully, it was just located along the roadside and super easy to find. The couple was in luck when there was no queue in front of the stall. Albert even told Angeline that they were really lucky. Angeline was just thinking, "How yummy can it be when there is no queue?" Angeline must be intoxicated by the Singaporean's queuing culture.
P/S: Angeline was so tempted to play Mahjong.
P/P/S: The Taiwanese seemed to play it differently.
Of course, it is the most famous Shi Lin Night Market that every tourist in Taipei would bound to visit. At least, Angeline and Albert went there to eat and shop, eat and shop, eat and shop. Point taken!
Upon arrival at Shi Lin, Albert and Angeline was adamant to try 'Ah Zong Mee Suan' that Alan (once again) had strongly recommended. After walking 2 rounds at Shi Lin, the couple still could not find it and was almost on the verge of giving up when that signboard of 'Ah Zong Mee Suan' appeared right above them. They had actually walked past the shop without realizing it. Well, Angeline is not really strong in her recognition of Chinese Characters. Honestly, Angeline did not even know how the word 'Zong' was written until Albert spotted it out. Angeline was merely looking for a shop that sells 'Mee Suan' in hope that it turned out to be called 'Ah Zong'.
Next was the Hao Da Da Chicken Cutlet that Albert was so keen to eat. Thankfully, it was just located along the roadside and super easy to find. The couple was in luck when there was no queue in front of the stall. Albert even told Angeline that they were really lucky. Angeline was just thinking, "How yummy can it be when there is no queue?" Angeline must be intoxicated by the Singaporean's queuing culture.
P/S: Angeline was so tempted to play Mahjong.
P/P/S: The Taiwanese seemed to play it differently.
The Essence
is the 'Lu Wei' (卤味) from Shi Da Night Market. It was a plate of noodles filled with internal organs and blood cubes of animals. Angeline could imagine the cholesterol level after polishing off whatever was served on that plate. Despite so, it is definitely worth it. 4 thumbs up for it, 2 from Angeline and 2 from Albert - who else!
P/S: Angeline thinks that the animal that she had taken is called the 'Pig'.
P/S: Angeline thinks that the animal that she had taken is called the 'Pig'.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Proudly Presents...
San Want Hotel Taipei
San want Hotel Taipei is perfectly positioned on Zhong Xiao East Road, the heart of Taipei's commercial, shopping and entertainment district. within easy access of the business and shopping districts, such as Taipei World Convention and Exhibition Center and Taipei 101, the proximity to Taipei Metro also bring convenience and access to both business and tourist sites of the city. (extracted from http://www.sanwant.com)
Indeed, Angeline and Albert loves the location of this hotel, as it brought them much convenience when travelling around Taipei. Can you imagine that the Taipei Metro is just next to the hotel? The design and comfort of San Want Hotel Taipei is comparably to many boutique in Singapore. Angeline would like to stay at San Want in 2010.
Oh yes, Angeline loves the 'Wang Wang' that she saw at the Hotel Lobby and just like Hong Kong Disneyland, almost everything in the Hotel bear the 'Wang Wang' logo. If you don't know who is 'Wang Wang', Angeline is speechless.
Indeed, Angeline and Albert loves the location of this hotel, as it brought them much convenience when travelling around Taipei. Can you imagine that the Taipei Metro is just next to the hotel? The design and comfort of San Want Hotel Taipei is comparably to many boutique in Singapore. Angeline would like to stay at San Want in 2010.
Oh yes, Angeline loves the 'Wang Wang' that she saw at the Hotel Lobby and just like Hong Kong Disneyland, almost everything in the Hotel bear the 'Wang Wang' logo. If you don't know who is 'Wang Wang', Angeline is speechless.
P/S: Angeline wonders if Albert got the hint.
The Very First...
meal that Albert and Angeline took in Taipei was a combo meal of Fried Oyster and La Mian. As the couple just landed, they were not particularly hungry. BUT, Albert insisted of eating something local to kick-start the whole Taipei experience.
P/S: However, Albert did not look too thrilled on the photograph.
P/P/S: Angeline wondered why.
P/S: However, Albert did not look too thrilled on the photograph.
P/P/S: Angeline wondered why.
It happened!
For the obvious reason, Angeline loves Taipei to bits and was so reluctant to come back to Singapore. Did Angeline just mention in the previous entry that she loves Singapore?
But anyway, Angeline still had to come back to her homeland with her family, her friends and her job waiting for her. Once she landed at Singapore Changi Airport, Angeline feels that nothing beats home!
P/S: Nonetheless, Angeline would like to go back to Taipei again!
But anyway, Angeline still had to come back to her homeland with her family, her friends and her job waiting for her. Once she landed at Singapore Changi Airport, Angeline feels that nothing beats home!
P/S: Nonetheless, Angeline would like to go back to Taipei again!
It's for REAL
Angeline always love flying with Singapore Airlines, simply because she is proud to be a Singaporean. OK, Angeline shall be more honest to confess that Angeline loves to have her own remote control to manipulate on board the plane.
Angeline is one person who is not able to sit still for an extended period of time. Throughout the 4 hours flight to Taipei on SQ876, Angeline has surfed the 100 channels, played with the Nintendo games and even listened to the music channels. Not mentioning disturbing Albert endlessly because she was just getting really restless. Angeline always wonders if there is a way to transport herself from one country to another within an instance, take for example, using Harry Potter's sorcery.
P/S: Did Angeline mention that she got a real bargain for this flight?
Angeline is one person who is not able to sit still for an extended period of time. Throughout the 4 hours flight to Taipei on SQ876, Angeline has surfed the 100 channels, played with the Nintendo games and even listened to the music channels. Not mentioning disturbing Albert endlessly because she was just getting really restless. Angeline always wonders if there is a way to transport herself from one country to another within an instance, take for example, using Harry Potter's sorcery.
P/S: Did Angeline mention that she got a real bargain for this flight?
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