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Taoyuan, Taiwan

From My nerdy pie journal of Asia ! in Taoyuan, Taiwan on Dec 08 '06

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I've been here for almost three weeks. I am living in a town called Taoyuan. I like it here, its a very relaxed little place, and not much going on. This is why I call it the Oshawa of Taiwan, lots of restaurants and little businesses. ha..Im sure my view will change as I explore more!

I am a foreigner!

Here is how it all happened: Dad and sissina drove me to the airport, and Bri had to work while Mom stayed back and watched mini-boy. As I arrived at the airport my dearest darling friends Caley and Morgan came to see me off and brought me my sunglasses (which i forgot in Caleys car weeks before) and some treaties! Sadly, a week later I lost those sunglasses in a taxi coming home from the beach near Taipei grrrr Damnit (I digress, thats another story all together). We met up with Adam and Andrea and off we were to board a plane to New york. The trip went as so: ,

Adam and I arrive in Taiwan
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Toronto --> NewYork --->Anchorage Alaska---> Taiwan! It was an immensely long flight, but I brought snacks, music and a beauty mask to ensure good rest. It really wasnt that bad. We landed and it was hot hot hot in Taiwan and a guy named Steve (who works at my school) picked Andrea, Adam and I up and drove us to the dormitory. There we were given our ridiculous jail cell bedrooms along with a key to the dorm. We were greeted by about 20 other Canadians and Americans, which ease the culture shock quite a bit. I still feel like I am not in a different country. There are so many foreigners constantly around.

surfing at the beach
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I think my favourite thing so far is my ability to call myself and be called regularly "A FOREIGNER". I am greeted by taiwanese people as "oh hello, you are the new foreigner". Its awesome! Everyone is very very nice! I will write more later about very cool interesting Chinese/Taiwanese customs.

okay that is all for now! I will write all about my favourite things anotehr day!

love to all

Larissa

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Teacher Lindsay on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 06:54PM said

Hi. I randomly came across your blog. I'm teaching close to Taoyuan as well and I'm also a fellow Ontarian. I've been her since October. I hope you are enjoying Taiwan!

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Crock on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 06:54PM said

Did you actually surf, Larsas?? The beach looks amazing. It's cold here. Keep up the blogging, you make me giggle!

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LALALARISSA on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 06:54PM said

hey there Im working at GES, where are you teaching? Taoyuan is a bit of a shit hole to be honest. I don't really love it atall. Its nice and I have the few restaurants and hangouts to relax and eat at, but there isn't enough nature for me. How about you? do you like it??? That beach is in Yilan..its pretty sweet, its polluted with trash on the beach, but a really nice escape from the concrete. Im not really as bitter as I sound, just incredibly excited for the Chinese new year vacation. We're going to Kending, how about you?

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nicolinalanni on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 06:54PM said

Hello Lover I like your blog......the beaches look dark and kinda dreary in all the pics, is that just the picture quality or are they dark and dreary? Can't wait to see/read more! PS I like the pics alot...make sure you put more missy

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aquariasstronomics on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 06:54PM said

Hello. My name is Kim....yet another foreigner...American. I was researching some Taiwan travel for the Chinese New Year vacation and came across your blog. I am also teaching in Taoyuan, though I don't meet many foreigners. Guess I'm networking myself here. I was traveling before I came here to teach...at random, and have been here for about six months now. I'm wondering how your outlook is on Taoyuan these days. Are you still liking it? Also, I am curious about the beach you were surfing at. Where is it close to? I hope your Taiwan experience is proving to be a fruitful one.

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