Finally .... time for another travel post! heehee, extremely back-dated but thought I'll document it down as it's the 1st family trip that we went together with Leecher's parents & Roger. Actually, I totally forgotten that I haven blog about this trip, till Daddy-in-law mentioned about it the other day. So, I went home, looked through my folders and realised that I have yet to sort out the pictures into their respective folders (cuz there were pictures from 2 different cameras) *guilty face*
As it was my in-laws 1st trip out, I had a hard time racking my brains as to where and what they wanted to do/see/eat. Jun was extremely helpful and passed me her itinerary for TW (thanks dear!) for my planning :) Armed with passport, luggage & money, we made our way to the airport!
We arranged to meet @ the check-in counter, since I'm taking the train while Leecher's family took the bus. They arrived earlier than me, but they couldn't check in, for I booked the tickets under my credit card!
So, they went to la kopi first while waiting for me. 
Their luggage spread out accordingly to sizes, biggest for the parents, bigger for Roger and big for Leecher.
Queuing up to check in. Gosh, no more fringes for me!
with parents-in-law, who were very excited at their first time onboard the plane.
I didn't have enough time for breakfast, so I went to ta-bao a curry pie instead of waiting for inflight meals.
Up up and away!
We took Cathay Pacific and it was a 4hr ride to HK for the transit to TW. Leecher entertained himself with movies while I was off to lala-land after breakfast.
We arrived in HK - the weather was bright and sunny! Cathay's service was pretty good and food was decent as well.
Looking for the transit gate at the directory - transit is always kinda confusing!
Busy snapping around as we walked towards the departure gate for our outbound flight to Taiwan.
Snacks served onboard. The bun was very chewy & fragrant. I wanted to have 2nd helpings, but *shy*
It's always good to have pretty boys greeting you upon clearing immigration. Adds colour to your mood, haha! It used to be F4, but they have changed it to 飞轮海. Anything also can, as long as handsome, haha! 
Taking Freego Bus to our hotel @ Ximending. The bus travels b/w Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport & Taipei city, stopping at several stops in the city that are near the hotels. Quite a convenient way to get to the city instead of the train.
Stayed at Royal Castle Hotel once again for this trip. Standards seemed to have dropped from our previous trip in 2007 :( Even though the hotel implemented a non-smoking policy across all floors, cigarette smell still lingered in the rooms & corridors. After freshening up, it was time to hit the streets of Ximending!Royal Castle HotelNo. 115 Cheng Du Road, Taipei City
Tel: 886 22383 1123
The busy streets of Ximending, filled with people from all walks of life :)
The 1st stop ~ Ah Zhong Min Xian! I've been craving for this ever we touched down at the airport. The place was still as crowded, with helpers dishing out bowl after bowl for the customers. Customers used to crowd around the area, standing with the distinct green bowl in their hands. Stools are now provided for the customers to sit, to enjoy the food in comfort.
Guess we still prefer the traditional way of eating - standing with the bowl in our hands :) 
Leaving our footprints in front of the store.阿宗麵線No. 8-1 Emei Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City
Opening Hours: 11:00 to 22:30 (Mon - Thu), 11:00 to 23:00 (Fri - Sun)
Tel: 02-2388 8808
Spotted 葱抓饼 just opposite Ah Zhong Mian Xian. We brought one to share and it was yummy! Greedy Leecher taking a huge bite cuz he was still hungry.
Spotted 康康 & 庹宗康 filming one of their variety shows.
We parted ways @ the metro station, for I had a dinner date with my colleagues who happened to be on a business trip in Taiwan while the rest proceeded to Shilin Night Market for a night of feasting.
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