Two years ago, Rikuko invited Nobu to Taipei for the first time for Christmas holidays. The lovely couple loved Taipei so much that they came back for the new year holidays this year. As they've planned this trip for more than six months, I decided to put on my best shoes to spend their first evening in Taipei doing something extraordinary and unforgettable.
Nobu was pleased to walk along Chung-shan North Road with two beautiful toastmasters in his arms. After a sumptuous dinner at Taipei Story House next to the Taipei Metropolitan Gallery, the singer of the house band looked at our fancy outfits and asked us if we had any requests. I took off my bodylength black satin overcoat and showed off a strapless black velvet evening gown while asking for a chacha. No sooner than later, Rikuko and Nobu, the veteran ballroom dancers, deomonstrated an impromptu chacha in the garden. We received a surprising round of applause from the band and customers at the Landis Restaurant. The singer wished us a happy new year while we left Taipei Story House.
As a senior member and also the Past President of Grand Toastmasters Club, I thought there would be no better place than Grand Hotel to welcome Rikuko and Nobu back to Taipei. Harry Fang, Taiwan Council Governor 1999-2000, joined us for a drink at the piano bar on the first floor. When Harry and Lydia, Nobu and Rikuko took to the floor, they wowed the entire bar. Trini and I enjoyed watching them move their bodies to the music elegantly and skillfully.
It was an awesome evening of toastmasters gathering. I am happy Taiwanese and Japanese toastmasters are getting closer and closer. I hope there are more exchange activities between District 67 and District 76 in the years to come. When Language is no more a problem, distance is no more an issue, we proud toastmasters are making our world a better place for all.
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