We made our way over to Guanyin Mt. via a 25 min. scooter ride north.
It was a perfect day for appreciating the view and a hike.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Dragon Boat Festival
It was a very hot and humid day but we still made our way over to the dragon boat races. It was something we wanted to check off our list and i don't think we will make it there next year.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Another Earthquake!
Last night i woke up and felt like the room was shacking.
By morning i had for gotten everything....and then the news channel reminded me---EARTHQUAKE!
:A STRONG earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale has rocked northern Taiwan today, the Central Weather Bureau said.
The quake, which could be felt in most of northern Taiwan, struck at 2.59am Monday AEST and was centred 20km north of the northeastern city of Yilan at a depth of 95.7km, the bureau said.
"There were no reports of damage or casualties after we checked with local units," said an official of the National Fire Agency, which coordinates the island's rescue work.
The US Geological Survey said the quake had a 5.3 magnitude and struck 40km southeast of capital Taipei.
Buildings in the Taipei area shook for about 10 seconds.
"Since it struck from a very deep epicentre, much of its strength was offset," Kuo Kai-wen, head of the Central Weather Bureau, said.
"It was an isolated temblor, had nothing to do with the earthquake which hit earlier in the day," he said, referring to a 6.4-magnitude quake that struck the northern Philippines and southern parts of Taiwan yesterday.
Taiwan, which lies near the junction of two tectonic plates, is regularly shaken by earthquakes.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Xiu xi Ma fan (Rest Troublesome)
we saw this running down the street in the rain. he came to us and we couldn't put him down, could you?
Saturday, March 22, 2008
When the fam comes for a visit!
When teachin' abroad, it is always nice to have family ,any ones, come for a visit.
It was really great gettin' to meet Marisa's family and even better going out for drinks.
I think next time we will have to meet up in Nebraska.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Time out in Thailand
We made it to Thailand for a needed vacation! Bangkok was cool but the beaches were better. Our high point was Hat Yuan beach, Ko Pha Ngan @ Ocean Rock Resort. We had a bungalow on a huge rock, on the beach!! We eventually moseyed over to the west side to Krabi and Ko Phi Phi. Eventually we made our way north to Ayuthaya...also very cool! Overall, we got some sun and ate a lot of good food!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Holiday In Cambodia
Stoic and i pulled off a “Holiday In Cambodia”. It was the most challenging trip we have ever taken. Full of highs and lows; the most amazing places and people juxtaposed with poverty and post-genocide. It is a difficult place to say we have vacationed given its history and poverty but life goes on, and must! Angkor Wat was unbelievable! Siem Reap was cool and had some surprises. We want to return!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Jingo Records
Some rockin South Africans friends of ours turned us on to this record & more so turntable shop in Taipei. The record collection is good but the turntables are out of this f**king world!! If you can read Chinese or just like to look at beautiful turntables check out Jingo Audio ....click it!!!
Bao-an Temple
Vacation has given us the time to do some of those things in the Lonely Planet we hadn't gotten to yet. Having been in asia a couple of years now we have been to many temples but the murals in Boa-an temple really stood out to us.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Our New Apartment
We moved to Linkou! This apartment has stairs, a great view and two gas burners in the kitchen. We are a 30 minute bus ride from Taipei and a short scooter ride to the north shore. Linkou is at a higher elevation than Sanxia and is a little colder in the winter and not as hot in the summer.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Fuhe Bridge Flea Market
Tired of the Taipei department stores we found a new shoppping experience at the Fuhe Flea Market (Sunday mornings on the west side of the Fuhe Bridge). Much like back home this one was full of interesting second hand items. Don't be too friendly with the dogs or they might follow you home. Click on the photo to see what Swivel found.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Tubin' the Beishi River
Stoic and I headed out to Cloud 9 in Pinglin to go tubin' down the Beishi River. It was a blast!!!! The water was cold, or refreshing, and a little low but it was an awesome two hour ride with great friends. Plus, there was a nice fire and a tasty meal, with beer, waiting for us at the end!!!!!!
Check out the link to Cloud 9
Check out the link to Cloud 9
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Marisa's Birthday Party
The Uncle Sam crew got dressed up and went out to celebrate our coworker and friend Marisa's birthday. It was a night of drinks, food, drinks, dancing, drinks, and craziness!! Happy Birthday Marisa!!!!!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Northeastern Taiwan Coast Day Trip
stoic girl, swivel, and patrick made their way over to the northeastern coast for the day. there were cliffs, strange rock formations, huge spiders, and more. click on the photo to see it all!!
Friday, September 7, 2007
What....an earthquake?
Yeah, an earthquake with a magnitude 6.5 shook Taiwan last night. Stoic and i slept through it while our coworkers in the same building were quite shaken up.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Typhoon Sepat
Yeah, typhoon Sepat hit Taiwan and it was pretty cool. Stoic and i stocked up on water and food and hunkered down. It wasn’t that strong just big...the center of the typhoon was 70 kilometers (43 miles) with sustained winds of 155 km (97 miles) per hour and gusts up to 191 km (120 miles) per hour. Our power went out in the middle of the night and it felt kinda eerie. The next day was pretty much normal just a few trees blown around and some damage to construction site walls.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Summer Vacation
Stoic and I left the main island for the Penghu islands just west of Taiwan. There we took a short ferry trip to Chipei island. Here we spent the next few days laying on the beach....it was awesome. We eventually went back to Makung for a night. There we had some of the best food we have had yet, here in Taiwan, and checked out some historic sites. Overall, it was the best vacation yet!!! Click on the photo to see our photos!!!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Polysics Video
Stoic and i saw this video and are now practicing our moves!! we are eagerly waiting for their arrival to Taiwan.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Albee's Wedding Party
Today was Albee's wedding party. Everyone got their fancy duds on and showed up for lots of food (some strange) and drink. After the party we headed over to the pool hall (Kiss Ball) and played a few games and drank some Taiwan Pijiu.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
A day @ the river!
Stoic and i along with some friends from work got up early on Sunday and road our scooters out of town to the river. We spent the day eating, drinking, and swimming. It was a great time with some really great people in an awesome place!!
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