4th day in Taipei (27.11.09)

We worked indoor the whole day of 27th

Once, we reached the school of sinjhuang junior high, as usual we were screening for our temperature.

The school band welcomed us with 3 very nice songs

then we headed to the library on the second floor.

We listened to the welcoming speech attentively by the principal and the local authorities.

Then we enjoyed the performance by the violin players.

We were given workbook each of everyone.

Then, we were taught the history and how to write calligraphy.

The best part is making solar powered car.

I was so enjoyed with the process of making it.

Then, we head to the school compound for car racing.

Haha. The teachers were more excited than the students.

After that, we did some Chinese traditional art； paper cutting.

Since time constraint, the other group teachers and students was doing chinese traditional handcraft; bead.

During the lunch time, food was extremely good especially the eel.

Students from all over the countries were friendly.

After waving goodbye, we boarded the bus and back to Chientan youth centre.

Hui Bing and I went to the 市林night market

We tried interesting food in the nite market.

And then, i have sore throat.

more to be continue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hi....from Chengde Junior High School (26th Nov 2009)

We wake up early today

had our breakfast, then got on the bus...

We were heading to Chengde Junior High School in Tamshui.

It is a big school.

The school Principal,teachers and students welcomed us warmly.

They had temperature screening on us.

Then we were led to to the conference hall

There, we were give briefing about the schedule as well as the performance by the students.

And i got a "prize" because i cud say out the name of the school Principal. "chen hao nan"

Then, we started our "day" in Tamshui as we left the school.

First, we went to the Fishermen's Wharf...

1. We had group photos under scorching sun.

2. Then we went across the lover's bridge.

3. Then we witnessed the solar board that support or generate all the supply of lighting there.

Then, we went to Fort San Domingo.

1. We looked at the flags...there are seven countries involved in the building and conservation of it.spanish, Dutch, British, Australia, Japan, America and lastly Taiwan.

2. And i got a prize again cos i cud tell why the vases are green in color ( cos it symbolize jade)
i m so clever.

3. We are brought ard the fort by a guide.

4. We had 9 different stamps in the fort

5. We bought souvenir: wooden postcards and postcard.

Then, we had wonderful lunch back in chengde junior high school.
there are varieties of the nicest food.

After filling our stomach, we went to Taipei County Sustainable Development Edu. Centre and Waziwei.

1. We got to see different species of crabs and mudskeeper and green pencil plants.

Next, We walk to the Bali Port as we were going to board the ferry round the Tamshui and to the old street.

Old street there is like petaling street, there were selling plenty foods like stinky tofu, deep fried squids, iron eggs which is very special there and fish crisp.

After exhausting of walking round the old street, we were brought to a 5 star restaurant to have our luxurios dinner there.

I wud give it above good. 5 star but we cun finish the food.

at 930, we headed back to our hotel.

will be continue tomorrow>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2nd day in Taipei (25.11.09)

wake up at 7.30..

getting myself ready, when my room mate opened the curtain..

i found out tat i can see 101 tower from the window

from the view,it was hazy out there

then, we had breakfast in the chientan youth centre

then, Hui Bing and I were heading to 7 eleven nearby to have a look

i bought hello kitty sweets for my nieces

ya, i also bought some postcards fr the souvenir shop

then after i post the postcard back to my home in Kuantan, Malaysia

in Taipei, checkout time is at 1000.

after pass the key to the receptionist, we were each given lunch box.

at 1230, we separated into different provinces.

some were going to kaoshiung, tainan, hualien, changhua and remained in taipei city.

my school which has chosen the theme of tomorrow's world wud head to taipei county.

we were so excited cos we are going to Fullon Hot Spring resort..

seeing the hot spring...it thrilled me tat i might be having spa there..

out of the expected, we checked in to a 4 star hotel, Regalees hotel in tamsui.

We had our dinner here in de hotel...we had seafood spaghetti and i rate it below average.

We had a walk after the dinner.

We went to a few blocks nearby...checking on the shops.

We actually found that there are many bikes in Taipei.

We bought some tiny bits and we had early rest that night.


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>will be continue

First night in Taipei

After waking very early in the morning at 430.

leaving home at 515am to the Kuantan Airport

Arriving KL at 7.20am after taking the 650 flight.

Then, rushed i went to Burger King to have something light as my breakfast.

Then, meeting the teachers and students all over the Malaysia and officers from the British Council.

Then, we proceeded to check in at the counter after the itineraries to HK and connecting to Taipei.

Then, it was time for 24 of us to take the Aerotrain to the boarding hall.

With my congkak and backpack, it was hurting my shoulder.

Plane departed at 1345

i spent 4hrs at the plane watching "UP".

the meal (sweet sour fish and cabbage with rice ) provided was nice but bit salty.

and end up i was thirsting for water after i got down from the plane.

This part when we were going to connecting flight was like a scene in amazing race.

We were clueless as staff were giving blur information.

We were up and down and making u turns....

finally we got on the Aero train and almost reaching the boarding hall

again we were misled by the staff there.

As soon as i board the plane, i requested the stewardess for plain water.

after one hr and 15 mins, finally we reached tao yuan airport in Taipei.

After sometime, we got on a double decker to chientan youth centre, reaching at 1045am

had some light supper n off we headed to our room for rest and sleep.

Tomorrow will be another day as the conference starts and teachers and students are going to different provinces.