說到台南美食，牛肉湯是一定不能錯過的，這次我們吃了三家牛肉湯，正好可以比較一下，哪家的牛肉湯更合我們的胃口。
The Beef Soup is one of the best foods in Tainan. There are a lot of options, and we tried 3 of them this time.
首先是在抵達台南當晚，在逛過海安路，神農街等等的燈會活動之後，作為宵夜享用的「無名牛肉湯」，喝完牛肉湯，還覺得有點不滿足，故又多點了一碗牛骨肉粥。
這兒牛肉湯的牛肉片份量一般，但嫰度是最棒的，超軟超好吃，我們多點了一顆蛋，說實話，有點破壞了牛肉原來的鮮甜味，建議直接點牛肉湯就好。
牛骨肉粥熬煮得很軟爛，也很好吃，我猜是利用牛骨上的碎肉熬的，因此牛肉味比較淡，基本上都熬進米粥裡了，如果想吃牛肉的鮮甜，不建議點粥。
The first one is the Nameless Beef Soup. We arrived there around 9:30 PM after we went to some lantern festivals at the downtown of Tainan. We ordered a Beef Soup with an egg and a Beef Congee. The beef is so soft like going to melting in your month, so good~
The congee is also good. The flavor of beef was cooked into the congee.
慢慢散步到了府城牛肉湯，決定再喝碗湯再回民宿休息，就在這兒簡單點了一碗牛肉湯，加上一盤芥蘭炒牛肉，這碗湯的牛肉甜味就很明顯，牛肉則是比較有嚼勁的部位，不像「無名牛肉湯」那麼嫰，但倒是挺適合搭配白飯一起下肚，芥蘭炒牛肉也很好吃，雖然有點是因為想要吃些青菜而點的。
Then we walk to Fucheng Beef Soup. We just share one Beef Soup and Stir fried Steak with Chinese broccoli (Gai lan). Compares to the beef we ate at Nameless, the beef here is chewy and you can taste stronger beef flavor from the soup. It's also good!
隔天早上，我們則是來到「六千牛肉湯」，學習台南人以牛肉湯作為早餐，補充一天的精力，從店面的規模來看，「六千」應該是生意最好的，因為還有「請由此排隊」立牌，我們大約八點左右抵達，剛好不用等待即可入座，隨後抵達的客人，大概也都小等個幾分鐘即可。
這兒的菜單很簡單，骨髄湯，牛肉湯，牛肝湯，牛心湯，牛腩湯及白飯，八點的時候，已經沒有骨髄湯了，所以我們點了牛肉湯及牛心湯，我覺得這裡最棒的優點除了肉質鮮美，湯頭濃郁外，就是份量超多，可以吃到超級爽～
The next day morning, we start our breakfast with beef soup just like a Tainanese. We rode T-bike to the Liuqian Beef Soup around 8 o'clock, and we were lucky that we don't need to wait.
There are only 5 options on the menu, the Bone Marrow Soup (sold out on that day), the Beef Soup, the Liver Soup, the Heart Soup, the Brisket Soup and the rice. We had the beef soup and the heart soup. They're delicious and you can easily tell the beef are so fresh and sweet. Even better is the portion is big. It's really a good start for a day.
無名牛肉湯：
700 台南市中西區友愛街334號
府城牛肉湯：
700 台南市中西區府前路二段167-2號
六千牛肉湯：
700 台南市中西區海安路一段63號
Český Krumlov 以其童話小鎮的建築聞名，在聯合國世界遺產清單網站上的說明，其建築融合了哥特式，文藝復興式與巴洛克式風格，觀光客主要參觀的景點都位於上圖伏爾塔瓦河 C 字型河道內部，也是所謂的舊城區，而河道北方，則是另一景點捷克克魯姆洛夫城堡，俯瞰這個童話小鎮的最佳地點。
When I checked the UNESCO World Heritage List, it says the Historic Centre of Český Krumlov is situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries.
這張展現 C 字型河道環繞小鎮的照片便是在城堡內，一間露天咖啡店旁的露台拍攝的，可以完整拍下整個小鎮。
This photo shows the U-shape river, the Vltava river, around the whole town was taken at the coffee shop in the castle.
整個舊城區，建築完整保存了中世紀的風格，道路則都是石板路，記得不要穿太軟，或是太高的鞋子，不好走，若還有行李箱要拖，就更...
沿著街道 Horni 往裡走，就會抵達舊城廣場，在四週有許多餐廳，可作為午晚餐的選擇；廣場中央立著黑死病紀念柱，在我們參觀的時點，正好有「六四」三十週年展，從另一個角度看待「六四」，感覺挺特別的。
Walking in the town, you can find the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements if you're an expert. Although I'm not, I still like to walk between these historical buildings. It's amazing to think about people walked on the same road five hundred years ago as I do today. And maybe five centuries later, there is another tourist from Taiwan will also do the same thing.
Along the street Horni, you will reach to the square. The main artistic landmark of the square is the plague column topped with the statue of the Virgin Mary and eight saints, the patron saints of the town and protectors against plague.
At the time I arrived, it also has a special show for the 30th anniversary of the the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
舊城區還有另一個有名的景點─聖維特教堂，由於是城中最高的建築，基本上從四週的高點都看得到，入內參觀後才發現，真的是很雄偉呀！大家都保持安靜在參觀，讓人感覺平和，抬頭看到天花板，簡簡單單的幾何圖形，連起來就很美～
The tallest building in the town is the Kostel svatého Víta, you can easily see it at every good sightseeing to take the photo of the town. It's OK to visit the church and take photos. It's majestic and beautiful. And also a good place to take a rest to calm yourself down.
在捷克，可以見到很多販售捷克傳統甜點 Trdelník (亦稱作 trdlo 或 trozkol) 的店家，有些只是單純的麵包捲，有些則會如上述的店家，加上冰淇淋等等花樣，以吸引不同口味的愛好者，個人覺得，因為只有在捷克吃得到，至少我在奧地利和德國沒見過，可以嚐一嚐，但不致於特別吸引我。
You can easily find a store sells the traditional dessert Trdelník, sometimes also called trdlo or trozkol. I tried maybe twice, once with ice cream and the other time only with the bread. It's a tasty dessert but I'm not a sugar fan.
最後，在捷克旅行，有個稍微不方便的地方就是要另外再換錢，要在路旁的換匯所換成捷克克朗才行～嗎？經過這次旅行，我會說沒有那麼絕對了，首先，餐廳基本上都收信用卡，我沒有遇到不收的，而信用卡的換匯匯率，是最好的，就是銀行的牌告匯率，側面反應了路邊換匯所的手續費是偏高的，所以，換一些基本開銷即可，如果你可能會去逛一些路邊小店的話；除了換匯所，我個人覺得可能還有一個選擇，我自己沒有實際操作過，只是覺得應該有可行性，就是販賣 Trdelník 的店家，為了做生意，我在好幾家這樣的店家菜單上，看到它同時標上了捷克克朗與歐元的價格，以 1：25 的匯率，對照上圖我拍攝的匯率，1：25.3，可能還比某些要收取手續費的換匯所更便宜。Many people says you need to exchange Euro to Czech Koruna to stay in Czech Republic. Is that true? I may say it depends since time changes a lot of things. The restaurants I visit all take credit cards, and as you knew the exchange rate of the credit cards are really good. Usually is what you see as the bank announced without any handling fee. If you still need to have some Czech Koruna in an exchange office on the street, check the exchange rate first and then the handling fee. If you missed either one of them, the cost may be high.
There is another option could work too. I observe that many Trdelník store highlight two prices on the menu, one is Czech Koruna and the other is Euro. When I was there, the exchange rate is 1:25 at those stores. If they don't ask for the handling fee, it might be cheaper than some exchange office I guess.
來到台南，第一時間想到的，都是牛肉湯，鹹粥等等的食物，怎麼都沒想到，今天的第一餐居然是 ─ 漢堡，只因為騎著台南特有的 T-bike 前往民宿，停好車經過，正好看到或許是老闆的外國人正在門口聊天，帶著那麼一點中南美洲的慵懶，再加上 Google Maps 上有 4.7 星的評價，就決定來嚐嚐～
Tainan is famous for delicious foods, like beef soup or salty congee. I didn't expected we tried hamburger first. I guess that's because when we passed by the restaurant on our way to the hostel, we saw the chef sit outside and had a chat with someone. I don't why, the atmosphere and the name of the restaurant, Little Cuba, gave me the picture of South America. Since I felt it, I may want to try it.
室內的裝潢還不錯，很明亮，再加上古巴風的照片，的確挺有異國情調的～
The restaurant is bright, with the photos of Cuba on the wall. It shows a different style compares to others in Taiwan.
菜單上則有古巴炸肉餅與 Mojo 手撕豬的介紹，既然來了，當然要點特色料理來嚐嚐。
The menu introduce what kind of foods were served here. Since we want to try, we should try the Must Try.
炸肉餅，我覺得算是不錯，異國口味，算是開胃小點。
The Croquetas de Bacon, it tastes good as an appetizer.
漢堡記得一個是酸甜鳳梨勁辣 BBQ 起司培根堡 (牛肉)，一個是古巴經典 Mojo 手撕豬加上肉醬薯條，為什麼會點肉醬薯條呢？因為這是我第一次在台灣遇到可以點肉醬薯條的餐廳，當然要點來回味一下在美國才吃過的罪惡食物，哈～再咬一口 Mojo 手撕豬，整個畫面都回來了，真的是超級美式的啦～
The hamburgers are Pineapple & Jalapeno BBQ Love (beef) and Mojo Pulled Pork plus Sloppy Joe Fries. Why I ordered the fries? Because this is the first place I knew where I can order it. It's kind of guilty food I only tried in US, plus the Mojo. Ha, it's delicious with lots calories.
相形之下，酸甜鳳梨勁辣 BBQ 起司培根堡 (牛肉) 少了點回味，雖然也好吃，就是回憶上少了一點什麼～
Compares that, the Pineapple & Jalapeno BBQ Love (beef) is good but defeated by my own beautiful memories.
以下照片就是當時浮現在我腦海的畫面，果然「真」美式就是更...更誇張呀～
I found the photo in my head when I back home, it's really "over."
若有興趣，有機會到美國可以去拜訪一下，Meet Up BBQ。
If you want to try, you can find it in Meet Up BBQ.
小古巴 Little Cuba:
700 台南市中西區城隍街48號
上週末去了一趟台南，為的是參加一個相對少人知道的「月津港燈節」，本來以為除了大城市，例如台北，高雄，以及每年輪流的台灣燈會主辦縣市，其他地方就不會有大型的燈會活動，沒想到，在鹽水的月津港居然也有一個燈會活動，而且還已經辦了好幾年了~
因為前一天住在台南市區，要來鹽水須先到台南火車站搭乘區間車北上，大約花了 40 分鐘抵達新營火車站，出站到對面的公車總站換搭棕幹線前往鹽水月津港 (橋南老街站)，雖然 Google Maps 估計要四五十分鐘，但實際上約花廿來分左右，若從台南火車站起算，70 ~ 80 分鐘的車程可抵達月津港，也就是上圖的「現在位置」。
Last weekend, I went to the Yuejin Lantern Festival 2020 in Tainan. Because I stayed at the downtown of Tainan, I took the train from Tainan station to Xinying station first. Then take the Brown bus to Yanshui Qiaonan Old Street. It may take about 70 to 80 minutes in total.
我們大約是三點半多出發，抵達時快五點，下車地點 (橋南老街) 就看到第一個作品，線代光景，不過白天尚未打光，其實有點普通，上面照片是準備回台南時拍攝的 (接近晚上九點)。
This is Modern Lines at the bus station.
沿著橋南老街往月津港新水公園的方向走，會有許多攤販，感覺上應該是因應這個活動才臨時增設，不太像是九份老街那樣的常設店面，或許平時來，會更幽靜一點，燈節時分來，則是不用擔心餓肚子，想吃什麼夜市美食，這兒都有呀！
The lanterns are most set at the Yuejin Harbor Water Park, you may follow the people to arrive there through the Qiaonan Old Street. There are lots of street food vendors along the street, it's kind of the night market easily to be found in Taiwan.
沿路會經過永成戲院，裡面仍然在播放電影，不過現在是免費的，旁邊看到了一盞 2015 年時，日本青森縣參展的花燈，挺精緻的，也確定月津港燈節應該是個持續了多年的活動。
There is a lantern reserved in the Yongcheng Theater which is from Japan for the festival in 2015.
時間剛好，到了親水公園時正好是黃昏，艷紅的落日，實在是漂亮。
The sunset is beautiful with clouds and reflections.
今天有特地在白天就來到月津港，想說先看看未點燈的樣子，再跟晚上作比較，嗯...應該不需要規劃白天就到，雖然白天可以用來熟悉一下環境，或是觀察一些花燈的細節，河岸上的告示牌，其實背後都有燈光，晚上也是看得清楚的；告示牌上的資訊，我覺得算是充分的，有清楚說明作者的發想緣由或是花燈的故事，看得挺有趣的。
I arrived in the daytime. To be honest, I think it's not necessary. The signs and directions are clear at night too.
「光合光盒」，技術上透過太陽能在白天儲電，在晚上才能發光，理論上可讓此作品永續，或許人在開發地球時，也需思考得這樣透徹才能好好地與地球共存。
PSN-lightbox, the lanterns can be charged by the sunlight in the daytime, and then be lit up by the electricity from the battery at night.
這是我很喜歡的作品，但我卻忘了作品名稱了，我覺得可以這樣把玩光線，是一件很有趣的事情。
It's interesting to observe the lights like this. The paths of light are so clear. It's a little pity that you can only stay there for 1 minute.
「花映」。
The Reflection of the Flower.
「風華魚韻」，以金魚漫遊月津港為主題的花燈。
The Glamorous Gold Fish, it represents the goldfish swim in the Yuejin Port.
「歸來了」，以烏龜象徵希望補魚去的爸爸可以平安回家。
Sea Turtle, the pronunciation of "turtle" and "came (home)" are the same in Mandarin. This represents the family wishes the fisher (most of them are the dad of a family) can come home safely.
「月來月圓」，兩個月亮象徵著元宵節，但中間的鹽水人卻沒有心情賞月，因為正要準備開始「鹽水蜂炮」的大活動~
Rouder and Rouder Moon, it shows the people are more attractive by the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, not the round moon in the sky.
這是第 45 幅作品 - 漫遊時光，透過船隻的意象與月光，再加上橋上的文字 - 月津風華，讓人遙想當年「一府二鹿三艋舺四月津」的風光。
Ramble in Time, the Yuejin Port used to be a prosperous port for trade and transportation. A chain of boats might lead people to travel back to the old time.
