Yep! almost a month...I already explored Tainan City (by foot). Another month and we'll (Jen, Reggie & me) officially know the "whats & wheres" of this city by heart. ^_^
I love Tainan. It's where culture meets modernity. ^_^
The nationalities I have met so far:
Indonesian, Malaysian, Canadian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Africans (from Burkina Faso, Nigeria & Swaziland), Mongolian, Swedish,
Polish, New Zealander, Taiwanese (of course), & Filipinos (which is always like meeting someone you have known for a very long time already)
I now know that Taiwan is developed in its own right. It may not be a member of the UN; may have long-standing issues with the PROC and other countries as a result of such... but Taiwan is holding on its own. The political and economic climate of the country is very stable. The people are disciplined and most if not all, uphold the rule of law. They have a very good waste management system; good infrastructures; good traffic system; standard education; and many more things that a developing country would want to have and hold.
I already know some Chinese phrases (mostly useful for eating out & shopping)
Sumptuous food. Big servings. Milk tea everywhere. You'll never be hungry here. However, breakfast is not very popular as most of the shops open at around 10 or 11 am. Yummy snacks.
The 7-11 here is more than just a convenience store. Most of the transactions can be done here. It's where bills are paid, it's where taxi is called, and they offer a lot of other services that makes life, well, convenient. Plus literally every corner has a 7-11. Walk a few steps, blink your eyes and voila, you're right in front of another 7-11 store.
Tainan is where the rich people of Taiwan are. Porsche, BMW, Benz: student cars, everyday cars, ordinary cars. A Toyota Camry is only a cab. :))
Chunghwa. Taiwan's biggest telecom company. Cheap call rates so people don't text much.
Friendly & warm people.
Temples everywhere. Confucius temple, Chihkanlou temple, I could go and on....
I found JIL Tainan already! Yey! Excited to attend the service on Sunday!
Banyan Garden. Squirrels. Dogs.
Choice of transportation: bicycle, motorbike, car, or walk ^_^ buses and trains are not that popular if you are just to roam the city; they're meant for long-distance travels.
It's amazing how the Lord works to bridge the gaps of culture, language, background, affiliation, and nationality. We've attended the Welcome Party of the NCKU Christians of Light & Salt Club.
Just a month and all of these. Amazing experiences happen everyday. More to come. Can't wait!
^_^
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