A visit to Taiwan really is not complete without seeing the night markets. I went to pretty much everyone that I could find. The night markets have changed since when I was a kid. They used to be just rows of food stalls on the side of big roads or in a little plaza with venders setting up games for kids. The night markets today are much fancier than before; many have store fronts and even neonlights on the roof covering. So here are some of the food galore found at night markets. Ridiculous amount of food lay out in front, and people pick whatever they want into their basket and they cook for you right away.
Exotic fruits of all kinds
Master of Chinese caligraphy… I selected these chinese texts for him and he did it on the spot perfectly!
Pork bun, vegetable buns, pepper buns, bun buns.. oh wait.
Hot firing pots – a Taiwanese favorite in the winter
And meat, fish, seafood skewers deep fried. this puts any McDonald’s deep frid food to shame.
And then there’s the famed snake alley Night Market. It’s true. They do have snakes and they serve snake alcoholic drinks, snake soup among others. Oddly enough after trying everywhich weird food on my trip, I skipped on the snakes.
 I also had a chance to visit the national museum where no photos were allowed inside. On display were Chinese artifacts from recent, 2000, 5000 and even 8000 years old. This is a must visit if you have a chance to come to taiwan.
Many friends whom I went to middle and high school with are now back working in Asia. I met up with my buddy Kevin, in white dress shirt, whose family is in the hotel business in Taiwan. I haven’t seen him in close to 10 years and he is still his old funny, goofy self, but now married with two kids. I can’t imagine being married with kids. What craziness!
And I will leave with these two mystery words from Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, father of Modern China. They are supposed to inspire you to work harder wherever you might be, even if you are taking a break from work at the office!
