this really AMAZING thing happened. I had a dream that one of my best friends came to visit me in Taiwan.
Oh, WAIT! That happened!!! Kalie came to visit me and it was AWESOME.
I cannot even begin to explain how much fun we had! I am still recooperating a little from our non-stop sight seeing adventure! I am only going to put up a few pictures from each day, but know that I am saving you a year's worth of your life by not putting up all 700 or so pictures that Kalie and I took.
Oh, WAIT! That happened!!! Kalie came to visit me and it was AWESOME.
I cannot even begin to explain how much fun we had! I am still recooperating a little from our non-stop sight seeing adventure! I am only going to put up a few pictures from each day, but know that I am saving you a year's worth of your life by not putting up all 700 or so pictures that Kalie and I took.
Day 1 --> We went to Danshui with some of my friends from a university here. We had so much fun trying interesting food, ie. octopus balls, shrimp cookies, and more.
Fishing with rice paddles. It was pretty tricky!! I caught one! Kalie did not, haha!
Eugene, me, Erin, Gayo, Amy, Daniel, and Kalie
Day 2--> Day O' Sightseeing in Taipei - Chiang Kai Shek, Longshen Temple, Snake Alley, & Sun Yat Sen Memorial where the Lantern Festival was taking place.
Jumping for Chiang Kai Shek!
Lantern Festival with Simon.
Day 3--> Coastal Drive & quaint village, Jiu Fen
Kalie, me, Bev, and Diane in JiuFen
Van Gogh Bus that took us to the exhibit. We had lots of fun trying to name the art.
Then we headed to the Ximen area--> We ate at TGIF's.
Day 5 --> Beitou Hot Springs, Taipei 101, and Shilin Night Market. Then we headed to the Ximen area--> We ate at TGIF's.
Bev went with us to the Beitou Hot Springs. It is beautiful! We even got in some public hot springs. We kind of felt like celebrities, because every eye was on us. Have no fear, this public hot spring requires swimsuits!
Kalie and I at Taipei 101 - the second tallest building in the world.
Sharyl, Kalie, and I went to Shilin Night Market. We had bowza (steamed dumplings) and jin jui nie cha (black pearl milk tea) while we shopped through the crowded stores.
Day 6 --> Wulai (pronounced ooh lie) is a village about 40 minutes south of Taipei. It has a huge waterfall with a cable car that goes right over it. It was breathtaking. 
Look to the left of the above picture and you can see the waterfall. Beautiful.
Above the waterfall after we took the cable car up!
Day 8 --> Miramar. Kalie and I met my dear friend, Jenny, at Miramar. We saw Alice in Wonderland in 3D and IMAX. It was such a stimulating experience. I loved it!
3D glasses...
Miramar Ferris Wheel. We took it up and saw the beautiful lights of Taipei city.
Day 9 --> Miramar again ... Kalie's mom is a teacher at WT. She has taught several students from Taiwan. Several of her fomer students wanted to take Kalie out for lunch. It was so fun. Simon (see Day 2) was one of her mom's students. 
Day 10 --> Took Kalie to the airport. It was a sad day for both of us. We got so used to being together again. I had the most wonderful week with her and am so blessed to have such a sweet friend in my life. I thank my God that He dropped her into my life at that perfect time when I needed her. She is my most special surprise friend.
Please check out Kalie's Blog for more details! Kalie is a much better blogger than I am... and she did it in a timely manner, too!
This is to leave you anticipating until the next Kalie and Danielle Adventure...
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