Taiwan Bucket List

I live near Shi Da Night Market in one of those top-floor apartments without a mailbox. Cockroaches the size of my thumb have the run of the place, and a couple buildings block my view of Taipei 101. On summer nights, sweat leaks into my bed linens, and in the winter I wear a scarf to bed. This is Taiwan.

Day 6: A washout

5/30
I think I keep losing focus on my goal for this trip... I was thinking I could stick it out in the rain... I would have missed some great scenery along the way.

Day 5: Taroko Gorge

5/29
I can't imagine being at Taroko without a scooter. It was so easy for me to zip around the bus traffic and pull over whenever I felt a picturesque moment. On that note, there is no justice in pictures of this place.

Day 4: Backtracking

6:00 AM. No rain. Lots of roosters (or other animals with loud noises). OK sleep. Spent the night being paranoid about sounds and a truck that parked near my scooter. Not sure what to do today after I return from Wai'ao. Maybe head straight for Taroko.