The last day in Taiwan, bittersweet

As the Chinese saying goes, '天下无不散之筵席 tian xia wu bu san zhi yan xi', it means every party will come to a closure eventually. Today is the day with a bittersweet closure. One month came and go in just a blink of an eye. I still remember the first day when I touched down Taiwan and everything seemed fresh to me, from English signboards in Singapore to traditional Chinese signboards in Taipei, English-speaking community to Mandarin-speaking community and food centers to night markets. Even though I understand Chinese, I was rather unfamiliar with reading maps, road signs, and ordering food in the language. These memories seemed to be just one day ago, except that I have adapted to the culture here. I am glad that I will be heading back to Singapore in a few hours time because I missed its food! But I am also feeling upset at the same time for I will miss this land of love with heavenly cuisine. Taiwan, I will be back again sooner or later!

Today I went to Tamshui and visited the Fisherman's Wharf. It was renown for its lover's bridge and the beautiful scenery at the harbor. I did not stay there for long because it was during noon and the sun was shinning mercilessly at the visitors. I cycled all the way from Fisherman's Wharf to Zhuwei station instead and it took me about 2 hours to finish the 20 km looped track.

After that, I went back to Shida Night Market again to do a last minute shopping and get a taste of its renown braised mix-flavored cuisine. I went back to my hostel about 9 pm to pack up my stuffs in preparation for the flight the next day.

It's a pity that I did not explore the southern part of Taiwan because I am certain there are other interesting discoveries for me to explore, be it biodiversity, culture, food, lifestyle or traditions. Liked what Dr. Chen said, 'Goodbye' is not the word to bid farewell and conclude a program. I shall 'see you again' then, the Island of Formosa!