JiJi Fun...

We took advantage of a week long break from school to head out to JiJi, the city where Daniel lived and taught back in 2004.  I was super impressed with everything that he remembered as he showed me his schools, home, and favorite haunts.  We took a long scooter ride out to the countryside around JiJi.  Amazing views. 

We even found the director of the school where Daniel taught.  He's now retired and owns a bed and breakfast, so we stayed at his place and had dinner with him on Thursday night.  

Fun times going down memory lane with Daniel. 

Nothing moves a woman so deeply as the boyhood of the man she loves.” 
--Annie Dillard

First train trip!  A two hour ride from Taichung. Made friends with the girl with the crackers. 

Our stop! 

This is where we are! 

Siah fell asleep every time we went on the scooter for more than five minutes.  I got quite the weight-lifting workout this trip! 

Maybe not the most comfy for him, but he doesn't seem to mind. 

Mom?  Can I take baths like this at home too? 

Our beautiful room at the bed and breakfast. 

Gorgeous flowers in the midst of JiJi

Stretch break from the scooter! 

Can't get over the landscape here! 

What a trooper. Wish Daniel could have carried him more...:) 

Siah loves how cute Taiwan is....

A train his size!  He would smile if there weren't so many cameras...

Or so many strangers....

Get this boy behind a wheel and he's a happy camper.  Even if the vehicle never moves.  

Swing outside Amy's restaurant. 

What a great dad!  These huge things 'walked' around the courtyard. 

And they were bigger than Siah. 

Two steering wheels?  Oh, decisions!!!!

At the station waiting to head back home. 

Konked out.....

But not for too long....adventures are to be had!