I returned to Taipei after my stay in Hualien. My circumnavigation of Taiwan was complete. I’d initially wondered what I would do for three and a half weeks. Now I realised I needed much more time to see this beautiful country. It repeatedly surprised me.
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My plan was to take it easy in Taipei, to slow down. On the first day I went to the national library and did some reading and drawing.
One of the things I liked about Taiwan was how people’s needs were considered. For example, newer buildings had accessibility ramps and the library had a breastfeeding room.
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