A Quick Trip to Saskatoon, Jack Visits

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December 2nd 2015

Published: February 15th 2016

On October 23rd, Linda's mother experienced more heart trouble and was admitted to hospital for tests and rest. After spending a week in hospital, she returned to her home in Langham. We decided that a trip home to help her adapt to her new limitations was in order. The school very graciously granted Linda a 2 week leave, and as soon as arrangements were made, we were off to Canada. We flew from K... Read Full Entry

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Winter

Just a day before leaving for Taiwan, winter reared it's ugly head. Icy roads, high winds and freezing temperatures made us feel ready to leave for warmer climates.

School Playground

The students are outside playing in the first snow of the winter.

Winter Wonderland

10 days before, Maurice pulled carrots out of the garden and rototilled it.

Lunch in the Airport

On our way back to Kaohsiung.

Jack and Lulu

We attended the KAS Christmas Party just a few days after Jack arrived.

All Dressed Up for the Christmas Social

The Christmas Party is a grand affair held in one of the finest hotels in the city. The view from the top floor restaurant is beautiful, oh, and the girls are too.

Supper with Pearl

Pearl is the pre-kindergarten teacher at KAS. She is a fascinating person and has many stories to tell. Jack is one of her greatest fans!

Meinong Cultural Center

On Sunday, we scootered to Mienong. The cultural center has a pretty garden in the front.

Meinong Ice Cream treat

Vincent and Caroline drove out to Meinong as well. We met for dinner then had an ice cream treat.

Tomato Fields

They grow cherry tomatoes in long rows. The plants climb on trellises and form a canopy above our heads. The cherry tomatoes hang like grapes.

Quishan Old Street

We stopped to visit Old Street in Quishan. They hold a huge market every Sunday.

Ribs for Supper

We invited friends over for supper in exchange they taught us how to play 'majong'.

Explanations Please

Our guests patiently explained how to play the game, it's a little like tile rummy. We did have trouble though telling the difference among the Chinese characters on some of the tiles, like north, south, east and west.....

Jack Visits KAS

Jack and Maurice scootered to the school to spend an hour with Linda and her grade fours while we waited to perform for the Winter Concert.

Karaoke Anyone?

Jack and Linda joined the group for an evening of Karaoke. It happens to be very popular in Taiwan. The buildings have individual rooms that seat 5-8 people, others rooms 10-15. That way, not everyone has to listen to ALL the singing, only to your friends.

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