Last Friday we had a Suang Lien School slumber party where all the K3 kids put on a show and stayed the night.

We were all a bit tired by the end of the night and got a bit silly with the camera .....

I have two Erics in my class - we all refer to them as "Small Eric" and "Big Eric". This is "Small Eric". I wonder if he will grow up thinking his first name is "Small"......

Jenny and Betty say "cheese" in Taiwanese

Meet Frank and Willy everyone!

The Taiwanese believe that the secret to eternal happiness lies within this vending machine.

 Last Sunday we climbed the tallest building in the world. Taipei 101, for a charity event organised by the Canadian Society here. It was hot work in a stairwell without aircon but it was a fun day.

35 minutes and1899 steps later and we were there. It was fun at the top. A live band, food, drinks and an amazing view of Taipei.

 A week to two ago saw a little journey out of the city to the Lin Family Gardens. A well known historical mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens and ponds bursting with carp. Mmmmmmmm - carp.

 

There were big ponds, bridges and big stone walls everywhere.
 

 Li's first orchid certainly brightened up our room.

This past week, we have played host to Molly and Greg, Li's parents. It has been lots of fun being a tourist again, this time another visit to Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall followed by an awesome meal at Din Tai Fung - Taiwan's most famous dumpling restaurant.

On Wednesday we battled the humidity and the heat and trekked up the Jingmei Trail. There are lots of hiking trails all over Taipei that are conveniently located within minutes from MRT stations.

A section of the very ornate roof of the Jingmai Temple. This is typical of the temple decorations here.

Some of Li's little angels.

Got no arse? Hips just a distant memory? Heres the solution!!! Join the millions (and millions) of satisfied Taiwanese men and get yourself into a pair of High Pants. Pockets are conveniently located under your armpits and your belt also doubles as man boob support. (Manssiere, Bro)

Last Sunday saw a pleasant journey to Taipei Zoo.......

Observing animals in their habitat without distubing them requres skillful camouflage.