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The Smile Seaside

December 6 - Shimen to Hsinchu - 38 kms - H & M Hotel December 7 - Hsinchu to Hudong - 45 kms - Pomelo Homestay Gordon:  A sign on the coastal bike trail told us that we were on The Smile Seaside and we were inclined to agree.  After six days of cloud...
Ending our first day at the Love hotel

Ending our first day at the Love hotel

December 5, 2023 - Taipei to Shimen Reservoir - 50kms - One Plus One Motel As we pulled up to the motel they were proudly advertising their three hour rate . Hummm, could this be a love hotel?   This is a luxurious version by contrast to the ones we have seen in...

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Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend

Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend

Twenty years ago our friend Mel connected us with one of her former Taiwanese students who needed a place to stay in Victoria. Bruce stayed with us for a month, and during that time he was game to join in on whatever we were doing. He even joined us at a protest where...

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Taipei: First Impressions

Taipei: First Impressions

Our hotel is located right in central Taipei near the Taipei Main train station. I’m amazed at how quiet it is here. Like Japan, the cars and scooters are much quieter than their North American cousins.  On the small roads and lanes life is relaxed and friendly....

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Time Travel to Taiwan

Time Travel to Taiwan

Starting the sketchbook! We leave Victoria on Wednesday and by some time traveling magic we skip Thursday and arrive in Taipei on Friday. That’s not completely true. When we leave Vancouver it will be the wee hours of Thursday morning, but when we arrive it will be...

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The end for now

The end for now

Our last two days on the route were hot but stunningly beautiful. Yesterday we passed through Saint-Rémy-de Provence. Even though no Van Gogh paintings remained in Provence, many were painted near Saint-Rémy and Arles. The route is now an Art pilgrimage passing many...

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Beautiful Moments on Hot Days

Beautiful Moments on Hot Days

I’ve learned a few things about weather forecasts in my last few trips. I used to let a bad weather forecast torment me even before the bad weather arrived. I would think to myself, “This the last nice day we will have for a week.” In some cases I wouldn’t even enjoy...

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