San Jhih Retreat

This past weekend we headed up to San Jhih for a missionary retreat. Highlights included preparing and eating a traditional Taiwanese "hot-pot" meal (火鍋), going to the beach, and just hanging out together. Our new Taiwanese friends shared about their culture and how it is different from Western cultures, and our experienced ex-pat friends shared about adjusting to life in Taiwan. These sessions were very helpful for me (Kayt), as I am still experiencing culture shock. Also, new insights into Asian culture have already helped me at work, especially when it comes to communicating with my boss and my students.


Rhys and Ellie Mumford, new friends from Britain

On the way home, Ethan (a new Taiwanese friend) took us to the fisherman's wharf in Danshui. This picturesque spot, just a short MRT ride away from Taipei city, is one of my favorite places here.








fishing nets

Monday morning we got right back into the swing of things with Chinese class and work. Our language study is going well...it is so rewarding to communicate at the market, even if it's only, "How much is this?" Learning to write the characters is a bit more challenging, but I enjoy practicing because each character is like a little piece of art. Right now we have flashcards littering our coffee table.

Next week is the New Moon Festival...more to come on that...