Autumn Break Begins
With the
anniversary of NTU’s founding this Friday, ICLP has officially entered its autumn
break. Of course, as is customary for any institution of higher learning, our
program has made sure that we spend a good portion of that time stressing about
schoolwork, repeatedly pointing out the proximity of our final exams and
handing out practice materials. Thank goodness I am sufficiently disillusioned with
ICLP’s archaic teaching practices that I could not care less.
I spent the
Friday in bliss at the library, and I intended to spend my Saturday the same
way. Just as I was getting ready to head out, though, I realised that the
weather was so beautiful that it would be a shame not to go out and see
something. I decided it was time to visit Taipei’s beloved Elephant Mountain,
with its scenic views of the Taipei 101 and the surrounding city. Once again, I
overestimated the difficulty of reaching my destination, which turned out to be
only four or five metro stops away from where I live.
The hike
took maybe just an hour, probably less, and I was back again a little past
eleven, ready to spend the rest of the day reading and listening to music.
Taipei 101
Taipei 101 but in its surroundings
Taipei 101 with even more of its surroundings
The view of Taipei 101 from the highest point of Elephant Mountain (I think)
A more peaceful part of the trail
Taipei 101 as seen through the greenery of Elephant Mountain
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