Dear friends,
On Wednesday, January 21, I will fly to Beijing and Hong Kong with my apartment mates, Kate and Billy. So, check out the CHINA blog for future updates until I return back to Taiwan on February 8. For those of you who use RSS feeds, there will be a RSS feed on the China blog.

All my best,
Shiela

This morning, I went to Victoria Peak. Here are three pictures from the Peak Terrace and Findlay Dr. road leading up to the peak.

I imagine the weather in Taiwan is similar to Hong Kong's hot, humid climate. Hong Kong's summer climate is certainly more intense than Washington, D.C., despite D.C. being built on a swamp.

Hiking up to the peak was a trek and I was extremely sweaty and wet. I always enjoy hiking, though, because of the scenic panoramas. I will definitely go hiking when I am in Taiwan.