Arts and Outdoors!

Today was a day filled with the arts and outdoors. This morning, we had a DIY trip-- we had the chance to choose what type of Chinese arts we wanted to make-- bracelets, candles, etc. I decided to paint a Chinese top, and the store lady also graciously taught me how to play. Now I can play with Chinese tops!

We then had a long bus ride to a Taroko National Park, where we had a short hike to a spot in a beautiful stream. The stream is one of the cleanest and clearest I had ever seen-- comparable to Escalante in Utah. We played in the stream, wading in, watching fish, which was s refreshing from the hot humid day!

At night, we went to a lovely hotel-- the only hotel in a national park in Taiwan! The cabins are set right amid the beautiful outdoors-- we can see a breathtaking view of Taiwan's beautiful clouds and mountains, filled with trees- a la Pandora from the movie Avatar. Dinner was delicious, and after dinner was a show.

Another day, another wonderful experience in Taiwan. What a beautifl and vibrant country!

Off to rest up for white-water rafting tomorrow.

Chris