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After we got down the mountain we went to our next destination: Chi Shing Tan (七星澤). Whose deceiving name makes it sound like it’s a lake but it’s actually a beach. We stayed there for a few hours. I fell asleep on the beach and the sun burnt half my face. The rest of the day I sported a half red lobster face. We stayed in Taipei for the night and the next day went down to JiuFen (九份) and Jing Gua Shi (金瓜石) two towns situated on a mountain. Famous for their food, old architecture and history which was during the gold mine era.
The incredible colors you find on the trails.
1/ 25 - 28th Chinese New Year Trip 2012
Woke up bright and early at 5am and after a short bathroom trip realized I was awake too early. Me and my friend planned to catch the 7:06 train and I didn’t need to be there until 6:30. So I slept for another hour. :D We took a 6 hr train ride to Xīnchéng (新城) which is the train station at the foot of Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園). There we easily hired a scooter and off we went.
Now I have been through this road many times as a child. My father got a job in Hualien and we took the long ride from Taichung - Hualien straight across through the mountains numerous times moving our stuff into our new home. But I never appreciated it the way I should have. We spent our days camping and hiking around. Watching endless waterfalls and passing through plenty of temples. We fell asleep to the sound of rushing water and woke up to fog. It was absolutely beautiful. I hope to go back in summer and jump into that blue water.
I wonder if I have grown,
think the thought is nice.
could be—
probably
hopefully
(1/20/2011)
Another B=day for Miss Jade. (1/9/2012)
London, England
With my sis, her husband and friends celebrating NYE!!!
London, England
St. Paul’s Cathedral / London Bridge
Sailsbury, England
I made it to the Stonehenge!!!
