Foods From Taiwan

I am behind in my blogging!  Between May and August our family was in the U.S., flew to Taiwan and then to Australia.  I hope to blog more about Australia soon but it was awesome.

Here are some foods we found at the 7-11 in Taiwan.  Now I won't say that they are strange because the Taiwanese really like them but for us they were different and no, we did not try any of them.

Soft boiled eggs in a bag, they say it will be good with a beer.

Fried squid balls in a bag, also would be good with a beer according to the bag.

Mushroom popcorn, if I were going to buy any of these, it may be this one, no beer required.

Pine nut and sesame nut milk

Asparagus juice

 

cuttle fish garlic bread

 

 

I did however have an Assam tea bubble tea and it was delicious.  And we had bamboo stew served in bamboo

And cheese sticks with REAL cheese

And chicken strips with fries

As you can see Taiwan has food for all taste types.  If you get a chance to go you will not be disappointed.

 

 

 

Australia~ Day 2

We stayed at Waldorf South Apartments in downtown Sydney.  It is not a spectacular room set up, a bit old, not super clean but it also did not break our budget, allowing for more fun funds.  The location of the apartments is great, it is an easy walk to the Central Railway Station allowing for easy access to the various harbors in Sydney.

We got some great information at the front desk and were able to walk through Prince Albert Park to the railway station.  Sunday is "fun day" in Sydney so you can purchase an all day ticket for all trains, buses, and water ferriers for a mere $2.50 each person. 

Sydney Harbor was of course on our list of things to experience while here.  We had no idea the fun the day held for us.

The train lets you off right at the harbor.  There is a very busy walkway all the way around the harbor with businesses, eateries and street entertainers.

Theses Aboriginal men were playing the didgeridoo.

We placed some money in their bucket and with that, Keegan was invited up to play with them for several minutes.

We did not buy a CD but may go back to get one before returning home.

Here are some of our pictures of the famous Sydney Icons.

You can choose to climb the Harbor Bridge to the very top and stand by the flags, we did not today but might before we leave.

The Sydney Opera House is lined along two levels with various eateries.

  The weather was great so we did eat at the Opera House Kitchen sitting outside enjoying the sun, breeze and view.

There are many activities to choose from along the harbor.  One of which was a Jet Stunt boat ride.  Scott and the boys geared up and off they went for some crazy wet fun.

On our walk back to our apartment we came across this really big tree.

Our day ended at a mall with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Sydney.