Where in the world are we?

Well.....yes, we're off on another trip, call it making up for lost time, or the cringe worthy "revenge travel". This is a place we had planned on visiting right when Covid hit. So now, three years later we decided the time was right?

So, where are we? Well, we've been here just a couple of days, not even half way thru, but we are just loving it!

We arrived and spent two evenings in the largest city here. It was an amazing city where the modern...

Aligns with the traditional.

And we got to try some traditional cuisine that we've always wanted to eat here.

Both in restaurants.....

And in the vaunted night markets.

And even on our short time here, we've gotten to try some of the more modern cuisine as well.

One thing that has really struck us is how kind, mellow, and generous the folks are here. The Missus is having a great time getting recommendations from folks. It's been fun gathering the recs and hearing the Missus enjoy Her conversations....folks are quite opinionated, in a fun way.

We'll be spending a couple of days back here during the tail end of our trip and I can't wait.

We're at our second location right now.

 And though we only arrived last night, we've taken to this city. It's more mellow than the capital, folks are very friendly.

And for our two meals out here, we've used the recommendations of taxi drivers! And both meals, though very different were great!

We visited two markets earlier today. One was quite traditional.

The other more modern and artisanal on the third floor of a modern high rise. The young man working the tea stand spent a good hour having taste different teas, many if which were grown on his cousin's farm. He was so kind and generous with his time.

We're enjoying our time here, this trip has so far exceeded our expectations. We expected great food, but it's the people that have really made an impression on us.

And it's only been three nights so far!

Man, if things stay the course, this is going to be one for the books.

Thanks for stopping by!

Comments

[kat]

safe travels, enjoy!

[Kirk]

Thanks Kat!

[TFD]

I love that place. People there are so kind. Everything is organized and in order. Food is the best.

[Derek R]

Taiwan?

[Kirk]

Yes, you are right on every count TFD!

Yessir Derek!