The rain on my last day was the heaviest one which lasted all day. Maybe the skies were weeping that I had to go hahaha.
Wanted to wake up early for coffee and visit the Daan Forest Park but the rain was a perfect excuse for me to continue curling up in bed till check out at 11am.
Then slowly made my way to eat my most expensive meal which I had reserved at 三花日式料理 – an atas Japanese restaurant.
Reached on time and I saw that it wasn’t opened. My heart sank as I bought a cheese hotdog from 7-eleven (‘cos I was freaking hungry) and continued waiting for it to open. Then I saw a man walking towards the door and I quickly went up to him and asked if he worked there. Ended up he was a customer (mad paiseh) and all he did was push the door open and enter. :O :O :O REALISATION!
Can’t blame me when their entrance looked like that. (Yes, I’m the loser in the yellow raincoat lol.)
Luckily they didn’t reject me for being late. Chose a NT$2000 kaiseki lunch and waited eagerly as the courses unfolded in front of me.
Sorry let me spam my pretentious food photos because I can.
Appetisers.
Sashimi! 😍 Requested for swordfish but think they didn’t get it. All of them tasted good nevertheless.
Some sushi and a bean “pau” kinda thing.
Forgot to tell them I don’t really like toufu, but it was alright.
Live abalone! I also don’t really like abalone but this tasted very different and nice. (It was still moving when it was served, I’m so sorry.)
散寿司.
Alcoholic fruit jelly as dessert.
It was super filling and satisfying. I think Japanese food is the only cuisine that I can enjoy in fine dining style.
Then because of the stupid rain I couldn’t go anywhere else except for indoors.
Headed to Taipei Main Station 台北車站 to waste my remaining three hours away. For some reason this place makes me feel calm and happy.
Their extensive underground shopping malls.
I’m no shopping person so I got bored quickly.
Got on the Kuo-Kuang express bus 國光客運 to the airport early ‘cos I kiasu.
Had fried salt and pepper chicken 鹽酥雞 and pearl milk tea 珍珠奶茶 at the foodcourt because I had sudden cravings.
Ended up with an extra tote ‘cos I had to do some snack shopping for mum, else all I carried was a backpack for my week-long trip.
Nua-ed on the lying down seat at the boarding gate like a boss 😀
(Almost) all the times the minimarts in Taiwan saved me.
Winston says:
Was planning my itinerary and I chance upon your taiwan trip blog Apr 16, sorry upon hearing of your wasted time and money. But i think solo traveling is about getting lost around the area although I felt that you can get the mobile taiwan da ge da to save more money for navigating around ^^. There are times i like to get lost so i can get to see ulu places but i can’t stand the tiredness and gets grumpy from time to from. Nevertheless, your post was awesome, i had a great time reading it. My 2nd trip to taiwan is at November hoping the rain won’t pour that frequently LOL. BTW Did they allow you to wander around the university?? I’m curious as hell cause i wanna go there and explore too! Cheers Kaiyi!!
August 24, 2016 — 4:53 pm
Kaiyi says:
Hello Winston. Thank you 🙂 Yeah it was quite an experience hahaha. The university is open to all people. There are quite a number of tourists there as well. Just please rent a bicycle to roam around the university because it’s too big to cover by foot. Have a great trip!
August 24, 2016 — 11:59 pm
travelgasm says:
Liked your itinerary, even if you were a little unlucky with the rain! Taipei can be like that sometimes. Hopefully you can get a little more sunshine on your next visit.
Happy to see that you managed to get some good photos despite the weather, though. Those shots of Taipei Main Station are beautiful! Nice work!
November 19, 2016 — 10:31 am
Kaiyi says:
I realised I didn’t reply you for a long time. Thank you, and yes I love Taiwan though this trip was a little unlucky 😀
June 9, 2017 — 10:03 am
May says:
Hi Kaiyi,
I really enjoyed your blog. I am planning on going to Taipei later this year. I’m thinking of going solo but I’m scared shit because I can’t read Chinese! I noticed you took the bus and train often during your trips..are the taxis expensive there?
April 19, 2017 — 4:18 am
Kaiyi says:
Hi May, the younger Taiwanese do understand basic English so they’ll help you don’t worry. The taxis aren’t really expensive, but the public transport is much cheaper, and sometimes I get to discover unexpected finds, so I prefer them 🙂
June 9, 2017 — 10:06 am
Dawn says:
Loved your blog. Happened by it when I was looking for possible itineraries for Taiwan. Going solo as well. Your wit and humor just made me all the more excited to discover the city!
May 5, 2017 — 3:18 am
Kaiyi says:
Hello dawn, thank you! Taiwan is a wonderful place to discover. Just don’t repeat the same mistakes as me hahaha.
June 9, 2017 — 10:08 am
Cece Smith says:
Love this blog! You’re comments had me cracking up, especially at your honesty regarding your mistakes. I am taking my first trip to Taiwan this summer and it will also be my first solo trip. Thanks for giving me inspiration. :}
June 9, 2017 — 8:32 am
Kaiyi says:
Hi Cece, cool! I really enjoy solo trips, and Taiwan is perfect for that. Glad that my mistakes provided entertainment value hahaha. They make good memories thinking back about it. Enjoy your trip!
June 9, 2017 — 10:10 am