S: There’s something you can always count on here and that is the trusty 7-11.
Taiwan’s streets are a dotted with them. There is even a street that has one on every corner—north, south, east and west. Taiwan has almost 4800 of them. Let me tell ya, they don't call this a convenient store for no reason! They have about everything a person might need. I'm serious. They even sell underwear and pantyhose here. The first time we walked into one (next-door to our hotel), my jaw was open the whole time. I was just staring at all of the products covered in Chinese characters. Some I knew because of the familiar packaging but many things look so unique here.
The first thing we bought were umbrellas (it’s rainy season) and two “easy cards.” In which you can reload with cash anytime and use at any 7-11 and most importantly the metros. (the lifeline of getting around the city).
The next time we walked into a 7-11, we bought these:
Taiwan’s streets are a dotted with them. There is even a street that has one on every corner—north, south, east and west. Taiwan has almost 4800 of them. Let me tell ya, they don't call this a convenient store for no reason! They have about everything a person might need. I'm serious. They even sell underwear and pantyhose here. The first time we walked into one (next-door to our hotel), my jaw was open the whole time. I was just staring at all of the products covered in Chinese characters. Some I knew because of the familiar packaging but many things look so unique here.
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| These are flavored "seaweed sushi" and "chicken" |
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| That top right carton is ocean spray cran-something |
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| Note how the eggs are just in middle of a regular shelf |
The first thing we bought were umbrellas (it’s rainy season) and two “easy cards.” In which you can reload with cash anytime and use at any 7-11 and most importantly the metros. (the lifeline of getting around the city).
The next time we walked into a 7-11, we bought these:
If you have never met a steam bun before please let me introduce you. As Daniel pronounces it, it's officially called "bowd-zah" and I'm sorry I have no idea how to write that in Chinese. This little pouch is stuffed with meat/onions and I don’t
know what else but it made my mouth explode with happiness. The outside is very pillowy soft and
they are served piping hot. I
munched on mine as we walked down the street and I probably looked like a 5
year old kid happily trotting along with my head craned up taking in all of the
tall buildings.
Moral of the story: 7-11 = Heaven.
Okay...that stuff looks amazing. I am such a huge Pringles fan. I would definitely have tried those first. I've seen the steam rolls before, but never had an opportunity to try one. Have to make that happen.
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