Tremors

I was literally jolted out of my bed this morning with what I at first thought was a strong wind rattling the windows, felt and …

First Side is up

I am too exhausted to even write tonight. A group of others went to the night market, which is very special here in Taiwan, but …

Getting to work

We finally had our real first day of work on our own projects today.  And it was also the first day it did not rain …

Staying Put

Ok, so I have decided to stay at the Red House where we all meet for breakfast, do our laundry and generally hang out after …

Oyster Farming

We have finally arrived in Cheng Long.  The Chinese name for Jackie Chan. And it still it keeps raining. My body wants to be on …

On Touring Taipei

It is my last day in Taipei.  I am now taking off on the high speed train down to Cheng Long. And yet again it …

Tea, Whiskey and Wine

The past 2 days have been so special and filled with such wonderful new friends and experiences that I just don’t know where to begin. …

Touring Around

So I have been a good little tourist this weekend. On Saturday, despite writing that I was going to try and take it easy I …

A quiet Saturday morning

Hello from Taipei! Spent a rough first night at my hostel in the Taipei Artist Village.  It is in a great location, for a great …

On the plane to Taiwan

Dear Friends and Family, Flying over Alaska where the temperature measures minus 65 degrees outside, yet the sun burns hot on my window shade at …