We’ve had fun meandering around the city on our final few days in Taiwan. We’ve visited parks, gardens, the zoo, and a night market.
The Da’an park has beautiful pond where we watched birds, turtles, and fish.
Taipei has a nice Botanical Garden though it seemed to have suffered from the recent typhoon as limbs were down and the grounds water-soaked in places.
From what we’ve read, it’s a popular spot for serious bird watchers. We were amazed by the number of powerful camera lenses we saw and curious about the birds they were hoping to spot. These people were patiently waiting to photograph some rare bird which we never spotted.
These spiky orange blossoms make a bold statement – they are called a Parakeet Flower.
There are many Night Markets around the city. Last night we visited the Rahoe Street Night Market with many delicious foods to taste. We tried fried fish, B.B.Q. in a croissant bun, taro ice cream with flakes of peanut brittle, and a warm, sweet bun with a creamy filling, mango and pineapple.
The entrance is distinctive because of its location near a beautiful temple.
Today we took the MRT to the Taipei Zoo. We were delighted to see this chubby panda munching on a bamboo snack.
The zoo is in a forest setting that looks similar to the animals’ natural habitat. We watched birds, Taiwanese deer, monkeys, pangolins, a large pacing black bear, and enjoyed spending time in the butterfly house.
Tomorrow we will leave Taipei’s city center and move to a hotel near the airport so we’ll be ready for our Sunday morning flight. We’ve had a fantastic time visiting Taiwan but we’re looking forward to seeing friends and family. We’ve missed you!
Sharon and Larry