GALLIVANTING THROUGH FENG YUAN

Me = OUT OF HERE!! (meaning out of the U.S.)

SQUAT if you must...(Matzeltov Moment)

I love to gallivant (Bike style) through the streets of Feng Yuan... I will admit, I am on the verge of getting a scooter, because EVERYONE has a scooter here. Seriously, awesome. The roads are tiny and everything is so squished, but for now the bike is deliciously splendid. (P.S. another Matzeltov Moment)

First trip to the grocery store. Check out those chinese characters!!

New Taiwanese Dollars!!!

View from the roof of where I live...it's severely awesome!

Our beloved Laundry room...and  yes, it IS outside...(another Matzeltov Moment)

There are numerous parks around, where instead of playing around on a jungle gym, it is wise to keep quiet and keep it holy. Parks are a sacred place in Feng Yuan.

The Feng Yuan Hospital. Gots to get a mighty physical done and out of the way. Yikes. 

Awesome Chinese shoes. They rock back and forth, supposedly to stretch your calf muscles and straighten out your back. Hot items. Pretty impressive material.

13 DAYS AND COUNTING...

So, I am pretty sure this is the VERY FIRST photo (of many to come, that is) where I will be pulling off the "oh-so-famous-asian persuasion-peace-signs." I will be venturing off to Taiwan 13 days from now, so I had better practice, practice, practice! Thank you, thank you, Debbie, Kathy and Rosa for instituting a lovely 80's/Asian Persuasion extravaganza the other night! I hope the Taiwanese people know what they are in for! As Dr. Martenson put it, "I daresay the Taiwanese people will meet a stranger person than yourself." To sum up, watch out Taiwan, me and my weird ways are sure to impress. 

 My Chinese is improving! Check out my characters!! (Actually, if you are fluent in Chinese, you will know that I am, indeed, lying. I know NOTHING of Chinese characters.) I am not lying when I say that this little Mai Tai creation was delectable, and I am sure hoping Taiwan has creations like this!!

I am very excited to go to Taiwan, although I am nervous and feel overwhelmed, I know that it will be such a great learning and growing experience. I love being exposed to culture, and Taiwan is full of traditions and culture I can't wait to be a part of. Stay tuned for updates of my adventure and cultural experiences.