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20 - 23 June 2009: Taipei Trip
Sunday, July 5, 2009 19:56



This morning went to Yishun to return Xiaoyi the luggages we borrowed.
And then dashed to Guilin restaurant to attend Ting and Francis's precious baby girl's 满月酒.
She has big and beautiful eyes...
She resembles my dear friend, Ting...




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Ever since we know that Namie is going to have a concert in Taipei,
Kiwi and I decided to "fly" to Taipei to watch her concert.
We die die MUST watch her concert LIVE at least ONCE in the lifetime.

My sis, Ashley joined us too.
The 3 of us idolize Namie Amuro since 1996.
Those who know us, all are aware that we are Namie's followers - Amuroers.
(So does my ex bf, he loves Namie too. Hee...)

Day 1, we were taking Jetstar. 1.20pm flight.



Before that, we had our brunch at Changi Airport Terminal 1.



Reached Taipei at 6pm+. Arrived at our hotel (Keyman's Hotel 怀宁旅店) at 7pm+.



After checked in, settled our luggage, we headed to Shilin Night Market (士林夜市).
Bought our MRT card (悠游卡) at Taipei main station,
followed our map provided by Xiaoyi to the destination.

As that day was Saturday, there was crowded.
(Or is there always crowded? No idea...)

How can we miss the famous 豪大鸡排?
The queue was long, but we did not wait too long.
Taste yummy and the portion is BIG!



Hubby Kiwi wanna try 大肠包小肠.
Hee... Bro Kenji asked me to buy for him when I'm back.
C'mon, Xiaodidi... It's impossible lor!
My bro loves Taiwan sausage.



I'm not a 珍珠奶茶 lover... I never try before.
But in Taipei, it was so difficult to find a common soft drink.
So no choice, I tried 仙草奶冻.
Oh! I definitely will try 珍珠奶茶 again in future!



臭豆腐!!!
The dish which I wanna try for soooooooooo long!
And it was a disappointment...
YUCKS!!!



Day 2...
Hubby Kiwi unwell...
Rest in hotel...
I accompanied Sis Ashley to 五分埔.
A place where most of the women can shop till they SIAO.
But for me... not enjoyable at all.
(Partly because can't find my size)
Even Ashley said not nice to shop too.
But the shoes there are nice.
Ashley bought several pairs from a shop there.



After that, we back to hotel as we were worried for Kiwi.
He was unwell, yet he sneaked out to 台北小巨蛋 to queue for Namie's 周边商品.
He bought keychains for himself and Ashley, 环保袋 for me.
Towels are out of stock, as it was the 2nd day of the concert...

After shopping at 五分埔, Ashley and I bought 台湾便当 at the shop near our hotel.
YUMMY and CHEAP!

Kiwi and us meet at our hotel room.



Wawa WA!
Where were we???
Taipei Arena!!!



The crew forbid us to take photo, they were so strict.
But Ashley manage to take a few before the concert starts.


It was FULL house!!!
Can't resist our Namie Amuro...
She is the BEST!!!
Jolin? Ayumi? Koda Kumi? 闪一边凉快去!

Ashley and I burst into tears when we saw Namie appeared on the stage.
It might sound stupid to most of you.
But we couldn't control ourselves, our tears...
It was our dream when we were younger, and we finally made it.
We finally see her in REAL life...
Although there is a distance, but we can still see her clearly.

Video clip about her Taipei concert:



After the concert, we went to 诚品书店.
Silly us, we thought there's only ONE Eslite in Taiwan and its operating hours is 24 hours.
But the one we went is not 24 hours.
It closes at 12 mn.
When we were there, almost 11.45pm!!!
SHIT!


Day 3.
We went to analyse our Chinese name =)
This is Chen Shifu.



We had our brunch at a restaurant in 台北火车站 which was recommended by Chen Shifu.
Oh! Their 虾仁炒饭 is great!



And then... 西门町!
Of course we won't miss the popular 阿宗面线.
Nice! Worth to try.



西门町 is something like our Bugis. Things are not cheap, around the same as Singapore.
We did not buy much things from there.
Except some small gifts for our friends.
Kiwi and I went to their 漫画大王 to have a rest while Ashley still continuing her SHOPPING.



After that we went to Taipei 101 to buy snacks for our friends and relatives.
We were too exhausted to take pictures at that time.

Then we back to hotel to put our things, and went to Shilin Night Market AGAIN!
YES!!! Ashley and I LOVE Shilin!!!
We find that it is a better place to shop for clothes and food than 五分埔.

Had our supper at this italian restaurant.
Why not Taiwan 小吃?
Cos the set meal is CHEAP!
Soup+Main course+Drink = NT200 ONLY!
And it is yummy! Can fight with Ma-Maison!



Day 4 - Last Day... =(
We went to 新光三越 to shop.
And had our brunch at a restaurant near our hotel.
(Gosh! There are so many restaurants near our hotel!)



Of course MUST 吃冰 too!



Then we headed to 桃园机场.
Had our last meal there too...


I'm missing Taiwan now...
I'll be there again...

Xiaoyi is going with her friend in end of July.
This morning she told me she is going in Oct too, with another friend.

ENVY!