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October 9th 2013

Published: October 21st 2013

October 6th, 2013 We are now well settled, and know our way about somewhat. Days start here very early, as this culture gets up very early. By 5:30AM everyday the park across the street is lined with scooters driven by people who are already walking, stretching and exercising. We have established a routine, up at 5:45, Linda does a mini workout and gets ready for school. Maurice makes breakfast, ... Read Full Entry

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Les leads the way to Liuqiu Island

Les, Linda and Dan brought 4 bicycles in the van, while Kevin joined us on the scooters to get to Dongang Ferry, about an hour south of Kaohsiung.

We Scooter, They Bicycle

And we were happy about that....it was hot!!! We spent about 4 hours touring the tiny island.

Hiking Trails

There were a few short hiking trails leading to small caves. That gave us a nice break from scootering.

Pretty View

We spent about 4 hours touring and sightseeing and then had lunch at a little local outdoor restaurant.

Hiking on the Island

We took a short hike along the coast line on tiny Liuqiu Island.

Ornate Temples Everywhere

Scenery and temples, highways and scooters, oh and the odd bus.

Fish on the Lampposts

Even the lampposts are decorated on Liuqiu Island.

Sunday Morning Parade

We were told they were circling the area with incense, music and firecrackers, scaring the ghosts away.

21st October 2013

Mallory and Warren
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Enjoyed your blog and pictures and glad you we okay during the typhoon! We saw it on the news. The beach look amazing!! Weather at home has been okay. September was beautiful, October cool and we have had a few skiffs of snow.

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