kyburg | Welcome to Taoyuan -

It's chilly and very wet. Not what I was expected - or packed for, but doubling up on the shirts is doing what is needful.

Now, if I could figure out how to sleep and stop shaking in my shoes. If there was anything that would give me a clue what Xander is facing leaving this culture and coming into mine, there isn't one I can think of. The bedding is familiar - they use duvets over fitted sheets here as well, that's exactly what he's got waiting at home.

Breakfast at the hotel here simply mind blowing. All included, and everything from congee to bacon and eggs. The coffee and bread reminds me of Switzerland. (

caitlin, are the preserved eggs something I should attempt without a net? They put it with tofu as a breakfast food - thought it was mushroom before I read the description.)

We'll be back at this hotel Monday night for the last three nights - and it looks like this is a keeper.

And now, I go in search of a SIM for the loaner phone - Skype me if you need me.