Taipei - city centre exploring

So up at 4, I blame jetlag!
Managed to make 0 friends as not many people in the hostel speak English and I'm a standard brit who can't speak any other language!
Buuuut made a plan with a lil help from Hsieh and the maps in the hostel... so went to:
- Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall where I was also on time to see part of the changing of the guards
- Rongjin Gorgeous Time - a heritage site, prison / guards Station which has been renovated (to preserve) into some shops and restaurants... very pretty, can definitely see the Japanese influence here!
- Taipei 101 / World Trade Centre (went up to the observatory 89 floors up in the scarily fast elevator!)
- Dihua Street and a couple of temples around the Dadaocheng area... wish I could capture the smells of this street 🤤
- Walked the park area along Tamsui River where there was a super cool looking street food area... May go tomorrow evening when I'll be more awake!

And all this navigating the underground successfully 😁 (also good idea for UK... umbrella shares in the tube stations!)

Have a vague plan for tomorrow, found some strangers online who may become friends! - we'll see!Read more