Taiwan's Mandarin Test of Proficiency (TOP) was on Saturday. So EVERYBODY had get up early on a beautiful Saturday morning and go take a standardized test. This time around, I elected to take the Basic Level Test. (I passed the beginner level last fall.) The test wasn't too hard, but everyone agreed that we all needed more time to finish the grammar and reading sections!
After the test, Eddie met me at the nearest MRT station and we walked to ShiDa night market to Mary Jane's pizza for lunch. I have been craving good pizza for a while now, so it was a delicious treat after a morning of critical thinking!!
After the test, Eddie met me at the nearest MRT station and we walked to ShiDa night market to Mary Jane's pizza for lunch. I have been craving good pizza for a while now, so it was a delicious treat after a morning of critical thinking!!
Mary Jane's pizza
(The Greek: Feta Cheese, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives and Green Peppers: YUM!)
After lunch, I needed to get out of the city, so Eddie and I headed for Danshui with the intention of renting bikes and biking along the river. Instead, we ended up getting off the MRT at GuangDu Station and visiting the GuangDu Birdwatching Nature Park. There weren't many birds-- early spring and late fall are peak migration times-- but we still had an enjoyable walk in the sunshine.
Scenic pond in GuangDu Nature Park.
After our walk, it was time for me to head home and take a well-deserved nap!
Just another weekend in Taipei :-)
Sunny Day!
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