Touch Down

One of my best mates has come over to Taiwan too visit me for a whole month. I've made a plan of things to do with Laurence so he is not stuck in Taipei city for too long, hopefully we well take a trip down too Green Island which could be pretty cool as I would like to try and visit all the Island around Taiwan before I leave.

Apart from that I've had an extremely busy month at work I sometimes wonder if the is a rescission.

Jet Lag.

Back in the R.O.C.

I arrived a little later in Taipei than I had planed, I did get a bit worried about the fact that I lost my ARC card which I think I left somewhere in Taipei airport before I left, but lucky I had no problems getting back into Taiwan.

I feel really tired from the flight and I've got an action packed weak at work so I don't think I can take a day off too recover and some how I don't think I am going to be able to have my Chinese lesson tomorrow.

Let's Roll

Here I am at Taoyuan International airport just waiting to board the plane to Hong Kong and then home to England, I can't wait to leave and see my family. I am just think about what an incredible time I've had on this amazing island.

I rather liked all the cargo trolleys lined up outside face the baron landscape.

Going to get the trolleys

Got the trolleys.

Return to England

I've booked my flights back to England today and I'll be leaving Taiwan and going back home for a two week trip which has been a much need one! I have not seen my family for ages now and I think it's been having an effect on me. Obviously the is the Skype video call when I can get it to work but it's been over a year since I've seen them in person and that's a very long time.

But it's been good to have a target to aim for over the last few weeks, especially at work where I think I have had one of the best weeks ever but I did some fantastic concepts.

Dragon Fetsival

Today was the start of the Dragon Festival, it was a national holiday in Taiwan but I was in work getting ready for the Monday presentation, no time to recover from jet lag, which was probably a good thing!

My boss had asked me if I would be watching the boat race, I wasn't sure if he was teasing me! I had to be back at the apartment around lunch time as I had my new AC coming which I think I got for a great price delivered and installed for 8,000NT. It's an LG with a remote and not too noisy.

Johnny said he tends to get his room cold, then turns the AC off and goes to sleep. I had wanted to be super local and not have AC at all and just a fan but I soon figured this was not a wise idea!

Back From LAX

I am back from California, it's 6am and it's great to be back in Taiwan, as five star syndrome was starting to kick in! But I sure did miss the little island while I was away, the is something
captivating about this little place.





















On my way to the Process office, near Taipei Main Station, I love how bright the STOP sign has come out, it almost looks like it has been photoshopped on badly!

Mind you no time rest, I have got to be in the office for Wednesday, Thursday and maybe Friday as I have a rather tight deadline, this is the rush I love! I am just about to unpack my gear then of up to Process to meet Jeroen for Lunch.

California

I'm here in sunny California, I arrived last night, the flight was not too bad, even thought it was with China Airways they managed get me here in one peace. But I still think it's worth to pay the 20 dollars more and go with Cathy Pacific the cabin crew are so much more friendly.

First thoughts on California is it's quite open and residential in Irvine. The is very little public transport everybody drives here in huge cars. So far people seem nice, all I can say is everything is very American and what you would expect. Maggie my guide took me to lunch today where I was served a huge portion of food which could of fed two people!

My hotel that I stayed in last night was fine, but completely charmless, but I have just been move to the company apartment as I'm here for 3 weeks.

Boarding

I am just about to board the flight, I must admit I do feel a little bit sad to be leave Taiwan and I think I am going to be missing the hustle and bustle of Taipei. But I have to admit it's pretty cool to have my first business trip too America!





















Entrance to Terminal 2 with it's multi coloured lighting effects, which feels like your entering an arcade game.

Quatro Economy

I had a great flight over, as I had four seats to lay across all to myself, along with everybody else on the flight. I think my carbon footprint was rather large for that day.

A lovely, inner orange glow.

But I have to admit catching the connecting flight from Hong Kong to Taipei was a little bit of a hectic rush!