First few days in Taiwan

Well, what can I say except that so far, I really like Tainan. I don't know where to start, there is so much to say.
I haven't started work at the school yet as it is still being built, but we have been promised that it will be finished by Monday; and I don't really doubt them as even though there is much to do, the builders work round the clock. However, as me and the other 5 guys are the school's first teachers, we are expected to make a good impression so as to attract business/pupils.

My first impressions of the Taiwanese are that they are extremely friendly and helpful, they are always smiling and will go out of their ways to help. The majority of the people here speak a bit of English, so if my Chinese skills let me down, there is usually someone around who can help out.

I live in the historical part of Tainan, Anping. I really like the district as it is quiet small and quiet with a maze of narrow alleys in which to get lost in. Whilst wandering through it I've come across dozens of temples, trees that twist around homes and hundreds of tea and snack food stands.
On the other hand, the city centre couldn't be any more different. Fast, frantic and fun is the best way to describe it. Scooters rule the road, in their hundreds they swarm the roads (I don't know where to look as they seem to come from all directions), neon lit signs light the city's roads for as far as the eye can see, and I am sure I could eat at a different restaurant everyday for the rest of my time here there are that many.

Overall, Taiwan has a different atmosphere than China, much more open and westernised. I feel daft as I came to Taiwan expecting China, but instead got Taiwan, and that is not bad at all.

Photos will be up soon.