A more distant view of Taipei 101

We moved to our new apartment today. It is great. Closer to the University for Luc and a good central location for me. Sad to leave the big breakfast spread, afternoon cocktails, and daily maid service, but great to be in a larger space with some ability to prepare our own meals. Although Amelia has been a champion for trying new things. I can't believe how adaptable she has been.

Every morning she came down the elevator into the lobby and saw this:

She would get so excited she would run to it pointing and sometimes screaming for emphasis. Even more exciting than the Christmas tree in our living room. Maybe she prefers the smell of lilies?

One last trip to Taipei 101 and then down the street to our new digs with a great view of Taipei 101. Luc and Amelia exploring the public art including a Taiwan beer ad. Amelia liked the flowers which is why we keep ending up in front of it. Personally I love the statue of the family meeting carefully placed in a quiet corner that has been designated the "smoking area" after the recent smoking ban in Taipei 101.








There is a great rooftop garden at the new apartment. I love the Asian aesthetic and use of water in gardens. Here is Amelia trying to ride the little elephant fountain!


You probably can't see it very well. But in this last shot, we are trying to figure out how the washing machine works. It is ALL in Chinese except Panasonic. Hmmm. Our clothes come out smelling clean- so I guess that is good enough. Some of the other appliances are a bigger mystery- like the dish dryer. I kept asking Luc-" you mean the dish washer?" "No. The dryer." It is indeed an electronic dish dryer!