Basketball and Bike Rides
Yesterday was a lot of fun. My host family and friend Yichia didn't want me to start working yet because they were afraid that I would be too tired because of jet lag, and so they decided to just show me around this area of Taiwan.
First, we went to Taroko National Park. It is definitely the most beautiful place I have ever been. Its a canyon that is in the central mountain range in Taiwan. I've been the to the Grand Canyon before, and simply put it wasn't nearly as amazing as Taroko National Park. The canyon it made almost completely of marble with a huge river running through it and many waterfalls, some had to be at least 1000 feet tall. It was so awesome, but I am afraid my words can't do it justice.
Next, we went to the beach. It was one of Taiwan's famous pebble beaches. There is no sand, just rocks, so it is very unique. You can't swim in the water though because the depth a few feet off the shore is more than 1000 feet so the current can easy take you away from the shore and you wouldn't be able to get back.
Then we went to a fresh water lake, and they were having an Ironman competition. So we saw a lot of the runners. It was very beautiful and it was almost completely surrounded by mountains. When we got back I went to play basketball and we had to ride bikes. So I successfully rode a bike for the first time in my life. Thats right, I have never learned to ride a bike... It was kind difficult at first to keep in a straight line, but I had it done pretty well by the end of the night. Not to mention, I even won a game of basketball. It wasn't any skill just my height.
After that, we went to the night market and I saw some of the kids that I had met last year, and we looked around a lot, but I didnt buy anything.
First, we went to Taroko National Park. It is definitely the most beautiful place I have ever been. Its a canyon that is in the central mountain range in Taiwan. I've been the to the Grand Canyon before, and simply put it wasn't nearly as amazing as Taroko National Park. The canyon it made almost completely of marble with a huge river running through it and many waterfalls, some had to be at least 1000 feet tall. It was so awesome, but I am afraid my words can't do it justice.
Next, we went to the beach. It was one of Taiwan's famous pebble beaches. There is no sand, just rocks, so it is very unique. You can't swim in the water though because the depth a few feet off the shore is more than 1000 feet so the current can easy take you away from the shore and you wouldn't be able to get back.
Then we went to a fresh water lake, and they were having an Ironman competition. So we saw a lot of the runners. It was very beautiful and it was almost completely surrounded by mountains. When we got back I went to play basketball and we had to ride bikes. So I successfully rode a bike for the first time in my life. Thats right, I have never learned to ride a bike... It was kind difficult at first to keep in a straight line, but I had it done pretty well by the end of the night. Not to mention, I even won a game of basketball. It wasn't any skill just my height.
After that, we went to the night market and I saw some of the kids that I had met last year, and we looked around a lot, but I didnt buy anything.
Taylor! I am praying for your ministry in Taiwan and look forward to hear more about it.
Posted by
smeledeo |
10:43 AM
Taylor,
So glad you made back to Taiwan. You're the right man for the job at hand.
Did I say, "Man"? Hmm...I seem to recall that you were somewhat afraid of heights: "Momma"! And, wasn't there that occasion when after midnight walking the streets you about jumped out of your skin at the sound of a car's backfire? You thought it was someone coming after you!
Oh, well, I still think you're the right man for the job!
Praying for you!
James
Posted by
James Hunt |
11:37 AM
You never learned how to ride a bike?! Are you kidding? I must tell your parents that they deprived you of your childhood! maybe I will buy you training wheels for you birthday! =) jk. I'm glad you made it safe and you are in my prayers Taylor!
Posted by
An_gelo |
12:43 AM