In preparation for my upcoming trip to Taiwan, I've been flipping through photos when I was there last, March of 2009. A little more than two years ago, I was jobless and in a rut, went back to Taiwan mostly to escape the staleness that comes with winter blues in NY. A good amount of energy went into researching and planning a five day half-tour of the island. Utilizing my forth-grade level Mandarin, I rented a car and drove from the west coast, over the mountains to the east shores, staying at hostels/homestay along the way. It was a good learning experience, and I got to see first hand the dynamic landscape of this Formosa island.
Scenery aside, I am very excited for the variety of food to come. Taiwan is known for Night-markets, which are open into wee hours of the night with carts that sell ''small eats'' all along the streets. These markets always surprise me with innovative combinations of ingredients and flavors.
Clockwise: taro ice cream on crush peanuts wrapped in flaky rice crepe, man making 'Oil-rice', freshly steamed black sesame bun. And lastly, my mom's cooking!
Before I go, if you would love a postcard from the my motherland, please email your mailing address, and I'll be sure to get around to it!
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