Taiwan 2024

We visited Taiwan during the March holidays 2024. This was my first time to Taiwan and it was my 14th trip together with Gina. Really enjoyed myself during this 8-day trip - SQ flights, wonderful stays at the various hotels, attentive and knowledgeable guides, eating Taiwanese food and being in great company. 

Shifen Old Street, writing our wishes and releasing the sky lantern. Thankfully no crowd yet when we were there.

Jiufen old street - checking out the various food stalls, tea products and souvenir shops. 

Visiting the sheep at Cingjing Farm.

Gaomei Wetlands - pity it rained, sights were misty and cold.

Taking the cable car at Formosan Aboriginal Culture - wish we had more time here - would to sit on the rides. Beautiful sights on the cable car.

Sakura in Taiwan

Tai Yi Ecological Leisure Farm - an instagram place for photos and relaxing stay.

Puli Brewery Factor - We had ice cream infused with wine. 

Sun Moon Lake - there was a road block. We took a detour and walked via the park.

Journess Castle - wowed by this place. Seemed as though we were in Europe. Amazing castle and a great place to shop. We had our dinner there. 

Alishan - being with nature 

Night Market

Dihua Street

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf

Marriott Hotel

With our guides - Lei Lei (Taiwanese guide) and Emma (SA guide)

Thank you for the memories. 

 

LUCE

 

Last year, a friend recommended me LUCE and we were there to celebrate Anthony's birthday. This year we were back again on 24 March, pre birthday lunch celebration. We love the spread. Anthony had the champagne brunch buffet while I had free flow of juices. The spread is amazing, ranging from Japanese, Italian, Asian, western and the desserts.

I was very happy with my seafood spread

Appetizers 

Champagne any one

Check out the desserts

Complimentary birthday cake

For a festive occasion, LUCE is definitely a place worth exploring. 

Koma Anthony's Birthday

Here I am back at Koma which I visited on my birthday in January. This time is to celebrate Anthony's birthday in March 2024. This is the first time too that we are having his birthday in a Japanese place.  

Happy Birthday AG

High ceiling with the lanterns and umbrellas

We both had the 3 course lunch and I added in shrimp tempura maki

YELLOWTAIL AJI AMARILLO

DRIED SCALLOP CHAWANMUSHI

BARBECUED BEEF SHORT RIB WITH LETTUCE AND KOCHIJAN

GINGER LIME MARINATED SALMON

Complimentary cake on the left  and the bonsai comprising of dark chocolate, beautifully presented.

JAPANESE CHEESE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY SORBET

 Being transported back to Japan. It was an enjoyable lunch.