From Kaohsiung, to Macau

Arriving in Kaohsiung, Taiwan late on 6 July 2014 to a humid 32d was no surprise. As usual I had to spend more than normal time at immigration where they always scrutinize my passport. Got myself a tourist SIM card and was easily assisted at the stall just after immigration.  I was impressed by Taiwan's public transport system. Easily followed the signs and off I went to the city and hot off at the City Council station and unfortunately took the wrong exit. After 25 minutes walking and fortunately to the night market, I found my way to Jian' inn.

I was shocked to find a hotel room including the bathroom that was as small as my bathroom back home, but as I was too tired, I was able to sleep 9 hours without a problem. In the morning, I walked through the streets to pas time until my 1530hrs High Speed Train ride to Taipei. It was a wonderful ride, even better than the Eurostar.  I found my way easily to the Vendome hotel, and there Is nothing much to write about it except for the noise at night. In Taipei, I was able to see the Taipei 101, Gondola, Taipei Zoo and Shinlin night market.

Every time I went into a train or shop, I could see people looking at me more than once, and I guess it was because they were not familiar to black people. It was very funny when I went into a 7 Eleven one late night a and there were two twin boys who seemed fascinated at my sight. They had good command of English and one shouted out that their farther always told them that black people set young kids. I just looked at them, at the farther who was embarrassed and laughed it off. After three full days in Taiwan, I did not see even one black person. I know thought that there are number of Swazis studying in Taiwan.

After an early morning  to watch Germany embarrassing Brazil, it was time to move to the airport for my next stop.  I was diss appointed with the Taiwanese that they do not have a train system that tasks you to the airport. I had to do an hour ride on a bus from Taipei Main station.

Landed in Hong Kong at 1500hrs and their MRT is also excellent. Hitched a bus rude to the front door of my hotel, The Kimberly Hotel in Kowloon., after check inn, I had to find tHe Hard Rock Cafe located at Central Hong Kong. I had never seen such a crowded city.  Even as late as after midnight.