Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Up to the Mountain Top

Before Angeline made her trip to Taipei, Alan kept on reminding her that she has to visit this place called Jiu Fen. Thus, Angeline is resolute to make a trip there without knowing what the place is all about.

As suggested by the hotel staff, Albert and Angeline walked to the bus stop and boarded the bus that read 'Jiu Fen'. The bus journey for Jiu Fen thus started for Angeline. She began to enjoy looking at the scenery as the bus travelled around Taipei city. After about 20 minutes or so, Angeline began to doze off and only woke up about 45 minutes later. She looked out of the windows and she saw that she was at the mountainous area. Of course, Angeline got a shock la!


Angeline nudged Albert and asked him where exactly they are. He replied that he had no idea. This is indeed Albert's typical answer that you can expect to get. Thankfully, he asked the driver and he told us that Jiu Fen is about another 20 minutes drive from their location. After digesting the information, Angeline realised that Jiu Fen is actually on the mountain and she had no idea at all. Angeline is really so informative at times.


Upon their arrival at Jiu Fen, the couple immediately zipped up their coats as it was freezing cold. After they had warmed up to the temperature, they took a good look at the scenery and found out that it was indeed very breath-taking. Maybe Alan did made a right recommendation after all. Even though Alan's intention to ask them to go to Jiu Fen was to buy the 'Sun Biscuits' from the shop located opposite a 7-11 store, which is so easy to find once you alight from the bus. Did Angeline forget to mention that earlier?

A walk along the streets of Jiu Fen was extremely rewarding for Angeline and Albert, as they tasted many local delicacies, such as cha guo, Taiwan sausages and the most famous duck's tongue. The couple even had time to spend at a mountain villa for a cuppa leisurely.


On their way back to Taipei city, Albert promised to take the train with Angeline. Angeline simply love trains, other than boarding SMRT trains and watching Thomas the Train cartoons. Angeline can be so hard to understand.












































P/S: Angeline did not buy anything from Jiu Fen because they are all FOOD!

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