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Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend
Twenty years ago our friend Mel connected us with one of her former Taiwanese students who needed a place to stay in Victoria. Bruce stayed with us for a month, and during that time he was game to join in on whatever we were doing.... Read More
Taipei: First Impressions
Our hotel is located right in central Taipei near the Taipei Main train station. I’m amazed at how quiet it is here. Like Japan, the cars and scooters are much quieter than their North American cousins. On the small roads and lanes life is relaxed... Read More
Time Travel to Taiwan
Starting the sketchbook! We leave Victoria on Wednesday and by some time traveling magic we skip Thursday and arrive in Taipei on Friday. That’s not completely true. When we leave Vancouver it will be the wee hours of Thursday morning, but when we arrive it... Read More
The end for now
Our last two days on the route were hot but stunningly beautiful. Yesterday we passed through Saint-Rémy-de Provence. Even though no Van Gogh paintings remained in Provence, many were painted near Saint-Rémy and Arles. The route is now an Art pilgrimage passing many signs that... Read More
Beautiful Moments on Hot Days
I’ve learned a few things about weather forecasts in my last few trips. I used to let a bad weather forecast torment me even before the bad weather arrived. I would think to myself, “This the last nice day we will have for a week.”... Read More
Provence by the senses
Seeing the land of Cezanne as he saw it. In the early morning light that transforms the sugar cube houses into peach and orange and the pines into umbrellas sporting every possible shade of green. Cooing doves form the morning soundtrack but as soon as... Read More
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Kaohsiung
January 8, 2024 - Liuchiu Island to Kaohsiung - 60 kms - Legend Hotel January 9, 2024 - day walk in Kaohsiung Gordon: We skipped... Read More
Ilha Formosa
January 5, 2024 - Anshu - Donggang - 75 kms - Taipeng Bay Tourist Hotel January 6, 2024 - Donggang - Liuchiu Island - 5kms... Read More
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January 3, 2024 - Chenggong - Taitung - 66kms - Home Rest Hotel January 4, 2024 - Taichung - Anshuo - 66kms - Lao Fan... Read More
Eastern Taiwan
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] Happy New Year! The New Year arrived a day earlier than at home, which is always a fun mind bender. The beautiful east... Read More
East Coast: First Impressions
December 29, 2023 - Checheng to (Anshuo Tribe)Daren - 53 kms - Lao Fan Home December 30, 2023 - Daren to Taitung - 65 kms... Read More