And now for something completely different.

Panoramas of Taiwan

This is a shot taken at the Lin Family Home Garden in Taibei.  It is a beautiful, traditional Chinese garden which has been left to the public and is open as a garden park right in town.  It has an other worldly feel about it.

Another view taken at the Lin Family Garden Park.

The bridge we crossed to visit the Temple.  Near the Yingge ceramic area.

The Ceramic Museum in Yingge.

Day trip to Wulai with my host family Amy and Paul. 

Another beautiful view at Wulai.

Outside the Historical Museum in Taibei.  This museum is home to some of the most ancient and beautiful artifacts I have ever seen.  The amazing jade and ceramic workmanship boggles the mind and inspires the heart.

Inside the Veteran's Hospital in Taibei.  This was an impressive building, but more impressive is the care given to veterans and other citizens as well.

Our first visit to the ocean in Hualian.  I have now touched the Pacific Ocean on both West and East.  It is warmer here as are the wonderful people of Hualian.

Taroko Gorge National Park.  Some exceptionally inspiring views and engineering.

At the end of a long day, the GSE team (less leader) strolls the beach North of Hualian.  The cliffs rise an impressive 1000 meters and more in places.

The harbor in Hualian.

The Buddhist Tzu Chi (Ci ji) Foundation in Hualian.  This is a beautiful building and amazing hospital and medical school complex, but more than the impressive complex is the beautiful peaceful essence which permeates this place.

Today is a rest day in Hualian.  Tomorrow we are off on the next leg of our journey.

More to come,

Team Leader Fred