Yomi Hotel

When we arrived in Taiwan we spent 5 days at the Yomi Hotel. In these 5 days Florence reestablished her residency, we got started on getting me a residency permit and found an apartment to rent for 6 months. Staying at a Hotel worked out really well, we could come and go as we pleased and didn't have to worry about inconveniencing relatives.

The Hotel had a kitchen and washer/dryer which was convenient.

and hot water. And a self locking safe.

Like a lot of the apartments in Taiwan it was a split level affair, with the bedroom
about a half story high, above the main floor.

It was also unusual for Taiwan in that they provided buffet breakfast, this was really good for American, Japanese and Hong Kong families traveling with children. Kids are so picky that ordering off the menu never works. Especially when the menu is in Chinese.

The Yomi Hotel is located in the Red Light district in the ZhongShan neighborhood. Prostitution was legalized in Taiwan about a month ago but only in the designated Red Light District. Actually like in all big cities, there has always been prostitution. But as women had more education they have more opportunities and prostitution doesn't have to be the last resort. In Taiwan now the prostitutes are coming from Vietnam, Indonesia and China where women have fewer options.