So it appears that I’m one of the few insane people flying into Covid territory that is known as California. Most people want to fly into Taiwan, not out these days, especially given that Chinese Lunar New Year is coming up in 3 weeks. As for me, I have a husband home alone whom I’d like to spend Valentines with.




It was a nice 6-week break with the folks, and I was surprised at how sad I was to leave them behind. I don’t think I was this sad when I first left home for college – perhaps the promise of absolute freedom at that young age back then was too intoxicating. Or it could just be that I’m super emotional as I’m barreling down the path towards menopause.



Teapot exhibit at the Taoyuan Airport. You can call one of these your own for over $1,000 – the large green one in the second picture goes for over $5,000. Clearly, these are art pieces and not for your daily tea habit.







Looking forward to my lie flat economy seat…