Happy 38th Birthday to Andy!

We had a wonderful dinner with a great evening view of the Potomac River. 

We Say Goodbye

The last night we took a quick trip over to see where Andy grew up.  This is the street where he spent his childhood.

 

This is the apartment building where he lived.  They lived on the third floor, which is the second floor above the garage.  The family still owns it and rents it out right now.  Of course, we couldn't go in because someone is living there right now.  But, it was still fun to stop by.   

This is the complex that Mom and Dad live in right now.  They were able to get a first floor, therefore no stairs.  And since they have a first floor, they also have their own private entrance and courtyard.  It's very nice inside and out. 

It was a wonderful trip getting time to spend with Andy and a special moment to see mom and the rest of the family.  Can't wait to go back.  

Night Market

We headed to the Shilin Night Market.  What an experience.  Wish we could have had all day to spend there.  There was just so much food and things to see.  The place was packed though.

 

 

 

We tried a few of these.  They had a dried red bean in it and you could add other things to it, such as coconut, fried meat, spices, etc.  

We also tried some grilled sesame chicken steaks.

Besides the food, there is miles and miles of shopping. 

Subway Travel

 

 

 

 

 

City Life

Subway sculptures

Pizza Hut Delivery when cars are not the norm.

Dogs do travel too.

Like I said.  Dogs travel too. 

Airplanes that fly right over the house.

Just for you Dad

 The huge train station.  You can also shop there and eat at many restaurants, which we did. 

It's All About the Food

Dad made some fabulous tasting meals while I was there.  The fish dish is always special. 

 

I also discovered a new fruit, which you only find during the summer time.  It's called lychee.  Pretty good.  

 



Chinese pudding...yum.

Chinese pudding as a liquid.  Double yum...

Pancake breakfast with red bean paste inside. 

Pringles with butter and soy sauce.  I didn't have a chance to try it, but maybe next time. 

And the most addicting thing in Taipei...bubble tea.  Sweetened tea with large tapioca beads.  Had that quite a few times.