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Thursday, August 4, 2011
night market 夜市
逛夜市的樂趣大概只有去逛過的人才能了解了。Only those who have experienced the night market can understand its pleasure. A night market is sort of like a flea market at night but nicer, with more people, and more exciting.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
最南店 zui nan dian
Hello kidz, grab your yellow shorts, some sunblock, and a Chinese-English dictionary cuz we are going to Kending. Kending is at Taiwan's southern most point. And is a whole hecca-lotta fun. It is the tourist/ vacation destination for Taiwan and is therefor super crowded and expensive. But its tropical feel and relaxed atmosphere make up for that
Ahhh my hyper girly drink. As you can see my 男的朋友 got a hyper masculine blue one.
( the actual Southern most point of 台灣)
My favorite place in Kending had to be the RASTA bar which was a truck that had been transformed into a bar. The sitting area had teeny-tiny tables and we made friends with the 老闆 (owner). He talked to us about music in Taiwan and how he is unique. He also talked to us about how being Rastafarian made him different. I didn't have the heart to point out to him that it is against his religion to drink alcohol. Plus he gave us a free shot of tequila : ) (don't worry mom I called it a night after that).
Ahhh my hyper girly drink. As you can see my 男的朋友 got a hyper masculine blue one.
( the actual Southern most point of 台灣)My favorite place in Kending had to be the RASTA bar which was a truck that had been transformed into a bar. The sitting area had teeny-tiny tables and we made friends with the 老闆 (owner). He talked to us about music in Taiwan and how he is unique. He also talked to us about how being Rastafarian made him different. I didn't have the heart to point out to him that it is against his religion to drink alcohol. Plus he gave us a free shot of tequila : ) (don't worry mom I called it a night after that).
Sunday, July 24, 2011
takin' pictures and missing memories.
It has finally happened I am truly, hopelessly home sick. And I hear the cure is looking back on past times. Here is one of my favorite memories of the summer. A beautiful sunny day in Point Defiance Park with my loverlies and a picnic on the beach.
品茶 tea time
Tea is a very important part of Taiwanese culture. We have been lucky enough to experience the whole tea process 從 挑茶葉到泡茶 (from picking the leaves to brewing the tea).
These ladies are true professionals. They can pick 5 kilos of tea leaves in an hour they get paid 1000 kuai (about 34 us dollars) per 1 kilo. The most valuable tea leaves are the ones with worm holes. The worm's saliva gives brewed tea a honey flavor. We were lucky we got to see them pick the tea because it was a nice day and they were able to pick into the afternoon. They normally stop picking at 11 AM.
After they pick the tea they transfer it here to let it air and dry in the sun. The above sign is a plaque for being awarded the best tea in the area. When you step into the room with all the tea leaves tea completely fills the air. It is the best thing I have ever smelled I can't describe how lovely it is.
And let me tell you brewing tea is a process. first you must pour hot water over all of the pots and cups you will use. Then you brew the first tea for one minute and pour it out (it is too bitter and no good for drinking). The second batch of tea you brew for one minute ten seconds. you pour the tea into the tall 哥哥 cup and then pour it into the short 弟弟cup. you then smell the aroma of the tall glass by holding it close to your nose and rubbing it in between your hands. Then you drink the tea. You follow this same process for the third and fourth batch brewing them for 1 minute 20 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds respectively. And then you remove the tea leaves from the pot.
Eviornement is also important to drinking tea. One of my teachers said that "without a plant in the room, some music, and a relaxed atmosphere you are not truly enjoying the art of tea."
Eviornement is also important to drinking tea. One of my teachers said that "without a plant in the room, some music, and a relaxed atmosphere you are not truly enjoying the art of tea."
Sunday, July 3, 2011
How I do...
I have been quite a busy senorita lately. Traveling all over has a few unexpected surprises. One is shaky internet hence the large amounts of posting that is sure to be happening the next few days. Traveling makes one adjust style and sometimes trade things which are fashionable for function (gasp!/sigh).
Helicopter ride on the Na' Pali coast?
Enjoy the breeze with something that has a little flow
What I Wore:
Urban Outfitters skirt and shirt
Sunglasses snagged at Sasquatch Music Festival
Necklace vintage
Fourteen hour flight to Taipei?
make 'em stare with fun and cozy clothes
What I Wore:
Forever 21 jumper
Snow leopard Spirit Hood
Necklace Vintage
First day in a foreign country?
Give 'em cavities in super sweet tones of pink.
What I Wore:
Free People romper
Mod Cloth ballet inspired shirt
Enjoy the breeze with something that has a little flow
What I Wore:
Urban Outfitters skirt and shirt
Sunglasses snagged at Sasquatch Music Festival
Necklace vintage
make 'em stare with fun and cozy clothes
What I Wore:
Forever 21 jumper
Snow leopard Spirit Hood
Necklace Vintage
Give 'em cavities in super sweet tones of pink.
What I Wore:
Free People romper
Mod Cloth ballet inspired shirt
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