Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tuesday 31st August 2010


The second day of typhoon grey hanging over Taipei. Umbrellas not optional!!




Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday 30th August 2010


Three typhoons lurking around the island makes for a very rainy day. Roads were rivers, parks were swimming pools, lanes were lakes and I was soaked. The positive is that its now a bit cooler - 28 instead of 34!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Saturday 28th August 2010


Playing fetch with Kratos in the park opposite the High Speed Rail station in Taoyuan. It was completely empty and (most importantly) devoid of dogs so we could let him off to run without any worries. He had a ball (haha see what I did there?.... sorry)

Friday, August 27, 2010

Friday 27th August 2010


Enjoying a lovely Friday morning breakfast, courtesy of my sister-in-law's parents who brought bread from Tokyo for us and gave me a beautiful coffee cup. It was this brilliant start to the day that lead to me having an unusually productive Friday - love it!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Thursday 26th August 2010


Looking towards a mountain retreat in the Shilin area of Taipei. This photo makes me feel peaceful.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Wednesday 25th August 2010


Something I rarely get to see these days - a sunset! Usually its hidden behind a building or I'm too busy. This one was a nice treat and nearly made up for being drenched in a random thunderstorm when I got home in Taoyuan! 

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tuesday 24th August 2010


Family sculpture in Zhongcheng Park, Tianmu on a sunny summer afternoon. 

Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday 23rd August 2010


Beautiful view of Yangmingshan on my way into Taipei in the morning to do my Yangmingshan National Park proofreading. 

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Saturday 21st August 2010


Another haircut - this one modelled on Detective Beckett from "Castle" (Season One). The best bit was the long and relaxing scalp massage.... heaven!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Thursday 19th August 2010


Hubby talking on the phone and playing Playstation at the same time. Who says men can't multi-task?!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Friday, August 13, 2010

Friday 13th August 2010


On my second hike with the lovely folks from the Yangmingshan National Park we were taken on a wee detour to see the sulfur vents at Dayoukeng (dah - yo - kung). It was seriously awesome and more than worth the battle through 7 foot high silver grass to see it!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Monday 11th August 2010


Registering piles of newly donated books for our Bookcrossing Zone at work. 

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Saturday 7th August 2010


A "Fire Dragon Fruit" smoothie - I love the colour, all natural!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Thursday 4th August 2010


Burning the oils we brought back from Bali - our bedroom smells beautiful!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Tuesday 3rd August 2010


12 storeys up with only a net between them and a big fall - but these blokes didn't seem bothered!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Sunday 1st August 2010


Cute picture of Kratos taken on the roof. We bought a sun umbrella and set up with towels, pillows, cold beer and cashew nuts. He, of course, got right in amongst it!