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October 25th 2013

Published: November 6th 2013

We're kinda missing the family so we make weekly calls home via Skype or our Magic Jack phone. The family is large and there is a lot to say and hear. It helps make living in another country manageable. Here are some of the unique things about living in Taiwan. NO TIPPING! They do not understand the concept, so it is impossible to leave a tip even if we would like to. They will chase us down... Read Full Entry

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Watch Out!

Or you will bang your head.

Hiking Path

Notice the umbrella. The Taiwanese do not like the sun, and avoid it if at all possible.

Good Thing the Railing is Secure

It's a long way down, and people move slowly when we meet on the path.

Blasted Road

It's been blasted out of the side of the cliff, and often is not wide enough for vehicles to meet.

There Are Many Tunnels

All along the way, there are tunnels, many with water leaking out of the rock.

Taiwanese Cemetery

They build little shrines or miniature homes for their deceased.

The Beach

We just happened across this beach a few miles north of Hualien. We called it Pebble Beach as it had only rocks and pebbles on the shore.

Chris and Maurice

Gazing off towards Hawaii.

Rocky Beach

The beach was lined with many different colored small rocks. ·It made walking barefoot very painful.

Decorated Pillars

In the town of Hualien, they have even decorated the pillars under this railway bridge located by the sea.

Surfers

Next day, the water was rough, and this is exactly what surfers enjoy.

Another Typhoon

Tis the season, at least this one is swinging north out to sea, and only brings clouds, and a bit of rain and wind

Road We Are Headed On

Notice how the road twists and turns, we drive hours only to get from one side of the gorge to the other.

Mirror, Mirror

The curves are so sharp and the road so narrow, they have these mirrors all along the way.

Top of the World

No trees up here, snow in the winter months. We are only maybe 20 miles from the coast, but are at over 10,000 feet altitude.

Just Pretty

The West side of the mountain range is not as rugged and vertical as the East side.

Careful Chris

Don't step over the edge, it's a long way down.

The Trail is Dangerous

Yes it's dangerous, it's totally gone, it's a sheer drop.

Lake in the Mountains

Stunning scenery as we drove down the Western side of the mountains.

Temples and Big Buddhas

They have temples everywhere in Taiwan.

Breakfast On The Table

Linda is ready for school, and visits with her Mom and Dad before heading out at 6:45AM. It's 'neon day', notice the neon pink

6th November 2013

Diane Selby
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Wow!!
Glad you two are having such a blast. Makes the blizzard of Sunday here seem rather inconsequential. Don't know if I could handle the traffic - particularly on a scooter!! Hope to see you when you get home. Keep smiling!! Cheers, Diane

6th November 2013

Mallory and Warren
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Thanks for sending your most recent blog. Very interesting! I can't believe the amazing highways through the mountains!! Winter has definately arrived here as you probably have heard!

12th November 2013

Joan Hanson
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Sounds like you're having a great time. Home for Christmas? I enjoy reading your blogs!

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