Chapter 21 Pictures!

Thursday, November 12th

Tabbi and I took a morning trip with our friends, Joseph and Fenny, to Siannyu Waterfall. It was beautiful. The waterfall is fed by a natural spring from the mountain--it probably houses the cleanest water you'll find in Taiwan. The cascading waterfall is surrounded by huge rock formations and green trees and vines....

Siannyu Waterfall

Tabbi and I ran into this little lady at the train station on our way to the waterfall. She kept spouting things off to us in Chinese. We had no idea what she was saying, but she sure kept us laughing!

You know you're a true expat when.....
You get into a scooter accident! {Dead Man's Curve}
Scootering to the waterfall, we came to a narrow dirt trail, which happened to be very rocky and bumpy. Fenny and I came to this hill. Upon our decent around the turn, Fenny's breaks failed us and we were thrown off the scooter as it went sliding to the ground....

No worries, nothing but a few minor scrapes and scratches, but lets be honest, any scooter accident will give you the shakes!
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As we were walking down to the waterfall we saw this fellow catching his day's business...


Just enjoying the mountains on a Thursday morning.

Joseph and I looking at the big jump set before us....YIKES! At 35 feet, I couldn't think about it too much...

1...2...3...BONZAI! ...and away I went, can you see me, I'm there!

We all did it! What a feeling of accomplishment! Swimming in November? Only in Taiwan!

Climbing back up the fall! Now that was a slippery trek!


Saturday, November 14th
Day trip to LuKang! My time in Taiwan is winding down rather quickly, so naturally....a little souvenir shopping is in store, and LuKang is just the place!

{LuKang} is known for its...

Ancient Temples...

Traditional trinkets...

....such as Chinese lanterns....

...it's aged architecture....
This is an old water well that sits with one side catering to its rich, private residence and the other side giving itself to the public walking through the streets. Obviously its not used today, but at one time, it was. Can you imagine...

The old alley ways are sweet!

Tabbi and I in front of one of the doors...there are so many fun doorways.

...see, I told you so...

...and again, Sarah and I.


Lukang is also known for its food...
Marshmellows on a stick anyone?

Almond Tea (again, they use the word 'tea' in everything...I'd say, Almond Milk) Scrumptious, especially with a little sesame.

Not quite sure what this mystery food is....any guesses? Smelled fishy!

Fresh squeezed orange juice.


I love Asia! ...gotta be prepared for those heavy typhoon winds.



Sunday, November 15th
Elder and Sister Dowse's last time coming to the Wu Chen English Branch in Taichung, Taiwan! We will miss you Dowse's....but don't be surprised come three months when we show up on your doorstep in American Fork, spoons in hand, ready to make chocolate chip cookies!
Our branch! This isn't everyone, but a good portion. Small, isn't it? ...and yes, we are lacking some priesthood.

The Dowses with the Changhua group! Tabbi, Me, and Sarah.


A stroll through the park! After church on Sunday, we decided to walk to the train station from the church...we took a little jaunt through the park and took these fun pics!
Me and Tabs in front of this sweet tree and cool bridge! The trees are RAD here!

Tabbi posing for the camera! She's our photographer, so she doesn't get many shots of herself. I convinced her to get in this one and it turned out beautifully!