This week Allie & Mike are in Taiwan recruiting for the J-1 Summer Work & Travel Program. Here's a quick update from Allie about their experience thus far:
Yesterday we had our cultural day here in Taipei and we
ventured to a small hilltop village close to Taipei - Jiufen Area, which when
translated to English means 9 items - symbolic of the nine families that were
indigenous to the area for centuries. The hill tops were so steep that
when you went gathering or into neighboring hillside towns it was thought of
that you bring back 9 items for the families to share. It was absolutely
gorgeous!
The narrow streets (sidewalks really) that had these amazing shops of all type and varieties - the area permeated with the cold rain and sweet smells of Taiwan and Chinese cuisine. On our walk through the market place and up the mountain further we ran into one of past participants from the previous summer season truly a small world we live in!
The narrow streets (sidewalks really) that had these amazing shops of all type and varieties - the area permeated with the cold rain and sweet smells of Taiwan and Chinese cuisine. On our walk through the market place and up the mountain further we ran into one of past participants from the previous summer season truly a small world we live in!
Then we met up with I-Wen (former AAG employee), she's doing very well and looks
so happy! She spent the day with us and acted as the best AAG ambassador
for our trip!
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