Kate’s place was “home away from home” where you’re inspired to cook, write, create, pray, mediate. It feels so comfortable and so charming that you don’t want to rush out the door too soon. The garden is a haven especially on a beautiful day. Spent some mornings doing some work, and having lunch with the family in the garden.
We came to Taipei to visit our daughter who’s doing a study-abroad program at NTU and her place was not too far from the university. We enjoyed walking out of her place to a plethora of local walk-up and walk-in eateries including vegetarian, the convenience store was--very convenient. There’s bakery, coffee and tea shops, ATMs and the vibrant "morning market" was not very far at all.
Kate is very personable. She took her time to chat with us for quite a good amount of time, and her place is really lovely. Definitely a place to go back to. Just be aware the apartment is on the top floor with a view of the neighborhood that there are several flights to go up to without an elevator. At the end of the week, you will have strong legs and heart.
We can't wait to come back to our unfinished business of discovery through exploring and detouring, and we definitely have Kate’s place in mind. We could've stayed for another week. Enjoy Taipei!