hey guys, I tend to be posting weekly now, which seems fitting because I mostly work during the week. On the weekends I have been going to Taichung (only 20 mins. by train) and hanging out at the night markets and department stores. Today I took a long bike ride through the country. I went through all of the rice fields and plantations. It was pretty cool. And by cool I mean neat, because it was a stifling 90 degrees Fahrenheit today. This picture to the right is my Taiwanese friend's home. We celebrated Moon Festival at his house just a few weeks ago.
I have to admit I'm wondering how fall is feeling right now. I seem to have forgotten what it's like to feel 'cold.' It's been hot everyday since I've been here. But I just looked at the weather and we're expecting a thunderstorm this Thursday and Friday. I love rainy days when I can just sit inside drink some nice Taiwanese tea and read a good book. It's wonderful and plus we haven't had a rainy day in almost 3 weeks. It's long overdue. The picture to the right is another view of the rice fields. I should mention that most Taiwanese carry umbrellas (when it's not raining), and their sunscreen has a whitening agent in it. This is because it is best to have a fair complexion here. So so different than what we are used to in the United States. People spends thousands of dollars for tanning beds at home and here people try to look paler. What a world of difference....
Next week I am going to Kenting with a few friends from work. October 10, commonly known as double 10 day, is a national holiday, so we are leaving from Changhua on Saturday night and returning Monday evening. Kenting is best known for its beaches and surf. A common tourist attraction. It's three hours due south. I'm so ready....
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