Red bean soup / 紅豆湯圓

去逛羅東夜市，進夜市前在中正路上瞥見一家傳統的紅豆湯圓，很受它古典的風格吸引。店裡有轟轟的煮紅豆火爐聲，老闆有點年紀，昏黃的燈光下人潮沒有停過，一整碗紅豆湯圓表面浮滿了湯圓，甜蜜的味道暖到心頭裡。

I spot a traditional shop on the corner of Zhong-zhen Rd. before heading into Luo-dong Night Market. It has the classic charm that draws me to it. The shop is run by an old man with his wife, filled with the rumbling noise of the stove on which red beans are being constantly cooked. Though the shop is not as crowded as the night market,  customers stream in, waiting to be warmed with a bowl of red bean soup full of tang-yuan on the surface in winter. 

Lisbon 1 / 里斯本 1

街景 / streets

我常覺得這一年是很神奇的，好像我只要在歐洲地圖上隨便一指，便可以在幾個小時內到想去的地方。

I found this year really magical. I could point my finger at any place on the European map, and then I'd be there within a few hours.

想去里斯本有一陣子了，因為我有很多心儀的葡萄牙插畫家，之前看了文溫德斯的「里斯本故事」之後夢到這個城市。現在我已經不太記得電影的內容，可是卻記得在離開歐洲前要去一趟里斯本。

I'd wanted to go to Lisbon for a while. The biggest reason is that I so love Portuguese illustrations. I even dreamed of the city after watching Wim Wenders' film Lisbon Story. I didn't quite remember what it's about, but it became my last wish to visit Portugal before leaving Europe.

夏天的里斯本豔陽高照，開滿了藍花楹，看起來很夢幻。

Summer in Lisbon is sunny, and the streets are lined with jacaranda, which gives the city a very dreamy feel. 

雖然里斯本像是被遺忘的落寞古城，走在路上有無限風景。

Though Lisbon feels like a lonely city forgotten in time, there are so many beautiful images along the way. 

人們特別喜歡倚在窗口。

People love to lean on the balcony railings. 

細緻的花紋處處可見。

Fine patterns are found everywhere. 

街上的建築有五顏六色的欣喜。

The colorful buildings evoke a feel of complacency not swayed by time or change. 

建築裝飾 / building facades

葡萄牙以磁磚藝術聞名，一般的房子表面都看得到精緻的裝飾。

Portugal is renowned for azulejo. On the facades of ordinary building or apartments the refined tiles are so eye-catching. 

這棟可愛的藍色小屋其實是火車站。

The lovely blue building is actually a train station. 

說來慚愧，去葡萄牙之前沒有時間準備，所以對我來說完全是隨心所欲的旅行，要不是民宿主人維多每天早上都要給我和娜娜來個一小時以上的早餐會報，我其實不太知道自己究竟去了哪裡。

I feel kind of ashamed because I didn't have time to prepare before setting out for Portugal. So for me, this was a very "free" trip. Had it not been for Vitor, the compulsive B and B owner who briefed us for more than one hour per morning, I wouldn't have had a clue where to go. 

對我來說，這就是一棟很美的建築‧‧‧但其實它是羅西歐火車站，前往辛特拉的火車就是在這裡搭乘。

For me, this is a very beautiful building, whose name I didn't have the foggiest idea of... In fact, it is Rossio Station, where trains to Sintra are taken here. 

纜車 / trams 

維多強調我們一定要搭28號纜車，我們一看到小黃纜車便興奮地跳上去。

Vitor emphasized that we had to take tram 28. We were so excited upon seeing the yellow tram that we hopped onto it immediately. 

纜車裡也有風景。

There was something to see in the tram car. 

車窗外的景色也出人意料之外。

The scenery outside wowed me. 

但想不到車程持續只有兩分鐘左右，而且它不是28號線。我們一人付了三歐，捕捉到一些美景。

Well, the tram ride lasted no more than 2 minutes, and we later realized it is not line 28. Each of us paid 3 euros, but we were rewarded with some brilliant images. 

里斯本全景 / panorama 

里斯本的街道上上下下的，只要爬到高處都可以遠眺整個城市。

The roads in Lisbon go up and down, so as long as you get to the hill top, you'll be exposed to the amazing city panorama. 

還看得到遠處的海。

Also, the sea is there for you. 

甜點 / pastry 

經過麵包店心又不禁癢了起來。

My cravings grew when we passed by pastry shops. 

這是維多推薦的貝倫甜點店，不過我吃到的葡式蛋塔只有甜甜的味道，蛋的香味都人間蒸發了。

This is Pasteis de Belem highly recommended by Vitor. However, my taste buds didn't detect any other taste than sugar. The aroma of eggs seems to have evaporated into the air...

Paris 2 / 巴黎 2

吃 / Food 

巴黎的飲食消費不比倫敦便宜，但是水準高太多了，光是簡單的麵包就嚐得出來。

The costs of food are no lower than those of London, but the quality far outruns the latter. Take simple bread for example. French bread is so much more tasty.

超好吃的雞肉貝果。

Super yummy chicken bagel. 

燻鮭魚三明治。我常和大家一起在公園野餐，就算是簡單的食物也令人很有滿足感。

Salmon baguette. I often picnic with others in parks. But even simple food such as sandwiches give me a great sense of satisfaction. 

有一天真的走進知名的圓頂餐廳。部落客艾瑪有關於餐廳仔細的介紹。

One day I walk in the renowned restaurant La Coupole. In a few words, it is not only one of the largest restaurants in Paris but also a gathering place for famous writers and artists such as Hemingway, Sartre, Falkner, Picasso etc. 

餐廳裡也是個藝廊來著。

It is an art gallery inside too. 

沙拉和麵包。

Green salad and bread. 

主菜是咖哩小羊肉，還有附上水果醬和配菜。這一餐相當不便宜，不過是很特別的人生經驗。

The main course is curry lamb, with fruit sauce and side dishes. This meal costs me an arm and a leg, but it's a very unique life experience. 

離圓頂餐廳只有幾步距離的圓亭咖啡館，又是另一間了不起的餐廳。

La Rotonde is only a few steps away from La Coupole, and it is another restaurant/cafe loaded with history. 

圓頂餐廳對面的是精英咖啡館，我的匿名導遊說這間比較受到美國人歡迎。

Across from La Coupole is Le Select. My low-key tour guide said this restaurant is more popular with Americans. 

甜點/ Sweets

來到巴黎不吃甜點太可惜了，雖然櫥窗裡的甜點誘人，法國人也吃很多，可是巴黎人的身材樣貌真是好看極了。

It'd be a shame not to try desserts in Paris. The sweets here look so tempting and French people eat a lot of them, but Parisians are so slim and good-looking. 

顏色豐富的閃電泡芙。

Eclairs come in various colors. 

在巴黎不嚐嚐少女的酥胸怎行呢？

How can I leave Paris without trying macarons? 

巧克力/ Chocolate

復活節快到了，櫥窗裡都是創意十足的巧克力。

With Easter coming, the display windows are decorated with creative forms of chocolate. 

這是以各大藝術家的作品風格為靈感做的巧克力。

This is chocolate made based on works by famous artists. 

咖啡館/ Cafes 

巴黎人既要高科技又要曬太陽。

Parisians want both high tech and sunshine. 

坐在露天咖啡座不只是看人，更是要被看。

Sitting in an outdoor cafe is not just about looking at people, but also about being gazed at. 

享譽盛名的雙叟咖啡館。最好穿美美的再來這裡坐一下午。

This is the celebrated Les Deux Magots. You'd better be well-dressed and come sit here for a whole afternoon. 

也是文人和藝術家必去的「花神咖啡館」。

Cafe de Flore, where you can find stories of well-known writers and artists.