Final Snapshots of Taiwan

Even though we spent as much time as we possible could holding our grandson Solomon, aka Soup, Taylor and I loved exploring Taipei and areas north of the city.  We saw so much, that I find it impossible to write about it all.  Here are some of the memorable sights and experiences from our month in Taiwan.

The main attraction.

Moo, Baa, Lalala. "Don't make the scary goat sound."

Old MacDonald Had a Farm.

Meeting Paddington Bear.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Big arms and kicks.

Small local temple.

Squid on a stick in Danshui.

Longshan Temple, where we heard monks and participants chanting.

I am the birthday boy - 3 months old.

Yulia, our Mandarin teacher.

Yulia

Shongshan Ciyou Temple - the biggest and the most extravagant.

Fortune telling stones.  You toss two at a time to get answers to your questions.

This fellow is one of many on the top of the roof at Songshan Temple - I took the photo from the 5th floor balcony.

Another treasure on the Shonghan roof.

Lunch with Chia's dad.  Two grandpas and a grandma.

Confucius at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Getting ready for a nap.

Our local trash lady.  After tidying up the street, she takes off her green vest and cap, and sits at the outdoor cafe for a cigarette and a snack.

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum.

Lin House.

The garden at Lin House.

Goodbye Soup

September 29, 2015

We are supposed to be on the plane today, but because of the typhoon our flight has been cancelled.  We have an extra 12 hours in Taipei, and guess what?  Soup is coming over.  The typhoon gave us an extra day with our boy!

Here's how Taylor, Soup and I spent our day:

We hate to say goodbye, but we'll be back.

We love you, Soup.