Taipei - Day 7 of 8 (Fri 21 Sep 2007)

Since we have already covered most of the main destinations, we will explore the rest of Taipei in our schedule in a more relaxed pace.

Taiwan Storyland

We went to Taiwan Storyland to experience the old Taiwan's life. The props makes it great for photo poses. They have got this oldies movie posters that was drawn by hand in those days, arn't the old folks talented?

Lost In Time

It would be very boring if we were to just stroll the place and look at their prop settings so we are just using our imagination...and we come up with this (see below)

Comic strip

While browsing through the pics at the hotel room that night, Alvin made up this script which we find it hilarious. I actually improvised on the pics to make the effect.

Silly Students and Provision Shop

The old classroom had a little piano which I find it classic and cute. Before we enter the storyland we were given some coupons which we could actually use it to purchase food and souvenirs at their provision shop. In case we ran out of coupons we just need to top up the difference by real cash. So we brought some prunes there.

Lunch Time

There were food stalls too for visitors and crews to have their meals. The ambiance was very nostalgic with simple design porcelain bowls and spoons.

Yam, Glutinous Rice and Radish Cakes

I ordered the plate of mixed rolls made out of yam, glutinous rice and radish. Taste really good especially with the sauces. It comes with a soup too.

Wah...Strawberries Temptation!

After we got out of the timezone, we just stroll around the area looking for some dessert after our lunch. I spotted this cute strawberry themed cakeshop, "Berry"! Their moose, cake, puff, crepes were all of strawberry flavors and the designs were so adorable...! Ha ha... how can I not try one? Tastes sweet and satisfying yummy...

Lin's Family Mansion

We had walked pass many streets before finding this place. This mansion was originally owned by a very rich family some decades ago and now is preserved as a historic site. Imagine a family who lives in this huge place? It was like a maze b'cuz there is so many pathways.

Antique Deco

It was very much like our Chinese Garden but much much spacious.

Oriental

Their bonsais were well looked after. Erm... the place is calm and serene and very quiet, not many visitors actually. However we could always can find fun things to do...

Fish Feeding Clip

We spent NT$30 to feed the fishes and lover ducks (yuanyang).

Yuanyang

The fishes just came swarming in a group splashing the water when feeding them. The yuanyang have got a nice and bright feathers.

The Storyhouse

This house was build by a Chinese rich merchant in the old days. It was recorded as the only European structure building in Taiwan.

The organization that preserved this house would quarterly held events and exhibitions. Visitors could smell a fresh wooden scent when stepped in. It was then related by the souvenir shop owner that the scent was actually release by the wood named hinoki which was used into build the house. Hinoki is a high-quality wood which helps in succumbing the humidity inside the house.

Well... thats all for this day. We were back early to the hotel room to start packing up our stuff for next day's departure in the afternoon.