We had one day off for Christmas, and a few friends and I escaped to Beitou, a mountain town just north of Taipei, famous for their hot springs. After a relaxing soak, we had Christmas dinner at Macaroni Grill in Taipei and walked around Taipei 101.
Choosing the right hot spring--so many options!
The healing waters... mmm....
About $7.50 for a half hour soak in peace and quiet. So worth it!
Downtown Taipei
Some high schoolers wanted pictures with the foreigners for their Christmas albums :)
By far the cutest thing I saw on Christmas... little Rudolph and Santa Claus brothers!
Gingerbread Taipei 101
Almost like New York City! :)
It was a nice Christmas. A few of my friends here exchanged some gifts and I also got to Skype with my family and open presents "together," and carry on our tradition of affirming each other when we give gifts. It was hard to be away from my family, but at the same time, it was a Christmas I will never forget.
I hope your holidays were peaceful and spent with those you love.
2 comments:
(an 80 year old elly telling her grandkids) "....i think that was 2008 when i was in Tapeii for Christmas.....or was it Costa Rica for New Years? i'm not sure...."
haha... and this is why i need to write a book! i'm gonna be such a cool grandmother. ;-)
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