We’ve just gotten back to Taipei from two days in Penghu – at least in my opinion, one of the most interesting and memorable places so far on this trip. Although it rained hard on our second day here, I think the island had lots of new experiences to offer, particularly at the stone weir. Having never seen a fishnet in live action before, I enjoyed seeing the fishermen up close in their everyday activities and became able to appreciate their hard work and detailed knowledge of the waters. It was fun to wade through the waters and find different sea creatures. The barbeque was also a new experience in that we learned how to bbq different types of seafood (sometimes after making some embarrassing mistakes), plus most of it was quite delicious. By the end of our time in Penghu though, I was getting pretty tired of the unending amounts of seafood.
Another thing that struck me about Penghu was the scenery and atmosphere of the ocean at night (it wasn’t very pretty during the day due to the cloudy weather). My room happened to be right at a second-floor balcony, so I was able to enjoy the view and sounds of the ocean – one of the most peaceful sensations ever.
The second day was less exciting due to the unusual amount of pouring rain, but we were still able to visit a museum and a store of Penghu seafood specialties. Not as much fun, but still a good opportunity to learn more about the culture and products of Penghu.
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