Fu Hang Dou Jiang 阜杭豆漿 After waking up early due to jet lag, we walked 20 minutes to a popular breakfast spot for dan bing, clay pot baked sesame bread filled with fried eggs and green onions. They are also known for their bowls of hot soy milk, a thick, tofu-like soup. National Taiwan University HospitalAfter breakfast, we went to the National Taiwan University Hospital where Robert had signed us up to get a vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis, an animal-borne disease in rural Southeast Asia. I was eager to get this dreaded part of the trip over with, but it ended up taking two hours. Despite having an appointment, we had to wait in room after room waiting for our number to flash on the screen—first to meet with the doctor, then to pay for the vaccine, to pick up the vial from the pharmacy, and finally for the nurse to give us the shot. The hospital was crowded and bureaucratic, but it was interesting to get a glimpse into how healthcare works in Taiwan. Long Shan TempleNext, we visited Long Shan Temple, a Buddhist site in a largely secular country. The temple was built in 1738 by Chinese settlers, and was crowded with people placing gifts (plates of food, cans of soda, small amulets etc.) on large tables. For lunch, we stopped in a Mandarin-only noodle shop, where we had chewy noodles with sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili with broth on the side. We went on a free city walking tour in the afternoon, where we learned a bit more about Taiwan’s history and government. Shilin Night MarketAn overwhelming hodgepodge of hot food carts, clothing shops, and amusements amidst massive crowds, the Shilin Night Market is one of the biggest and most famous of its kind. Here are some highlights:
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