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Jiufen was one of the many things on my list of things to do in Taiwan.  It was also one of the first things I did there.  It may have actually been the first.  Like what would become the norm, it was chilly and a little rainy the day I went.  Its also when I started to hate umbrellas.  Everyone in Taiwan uses them.  Everyone.  And I just so happen to be the right height when walking through a sea of them, I have to duck unless I wanted to lose an eye.

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Like the Skytree in Tokyo, I developed a liking for Taipei 101, one of Taipei’s top tourist attractions.  I went there my first day in Taiwan for some delicious Din Tai Fung and to go up to the observatory.  I had my priorities straight and was there for the dumplings, the observatory came second.

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I did it!  I booked my ticket to Taiwan!  Well, I did it like, a month ago, but still!  I’m leaving in January and get just as many questions as my first trip. Who are you going with?  Me! How long are you going?  I have no idea! Why Taiwan?  Why not! I actually sort of have reason to go, kind of.  I don’t even … Continue reading I’m Going to Taiwan!