Ambassador Hsinchu
No.188 Chung Hwa Road, Section 2 Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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Hsinchu
Nice Hotel. Check out the Pig and Whistle Pub a block away. Great beer, and okay food. Lots of TV sports. Great BBQ (Chinese style - cook your own) nearby.
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Xinnian Kuai Luh
Xinnian Kuai Luh or Happy New Year! And what a year 2011 was. A year ago we were volunteering in Cambodia, now we are considered experienced teachers. Unlike in the western world where teachers seem somewhat unappreciated, here in Taiwan, thanks to Confucius, it is a position of significant kudos and respect ;0)
Unquestionably, Taiwan has been a terrific experience that has far exceeded our expectations in numerous ways. But just what ...
What's In A Name
... fee and there is a minimum charge. As you arrive, an envelope with your name on is given to you and you are made aware of the acceptable amount, i.e. 50 pounds or more. The amount you give is them checked and recorded in a register!
However, weddings are pretty dull compared to funerals. It is the norm in these parts to ensure a positive send-off and this means if a man is being buried, the more scantily clad dancing girls you can afford for the funeral march, the ...
An Amazing "Carolyn Weekend"
... have maps drawn for me in Chinese from the man at the gas station. I was directed by 2 cyclist at the 711, I met a guy who offered to let me follow him all the way back into the city, and I also met a super cool man from South Africa that I saw on my way to and from Da'an. He is a diving instructor on Green Island but just moved to Taichung with his family. He was very nice and offered me to use his GPS... I showed him my map and said I was just fine (dad you ...
Life in Taiwan 3
... hard for 2 days but on day 3, I threw in the towel...we were done!!! Don't ever say "Wo eye gammala hibow!"
New Years Eve: A gang of us Hsinchuers all headed up to a country club in Taipei for New Years. It was a great venue because it was located on a hill that over looked Taipei as well as Taipei 101. When the clock struck midnight we were able to see the fireworks that launched off 101.....it was ...



