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I spent my first week in Taiwan on the north end, visiting the capital of Taipei and surrounding area with Wayne and Chu Ren. Having heard about this country for years from Dellas Linaman and others, it is wonderful to see it myself. You can hear about a place, read about it, and see pictures of it, but these are nothing at all like being there. God's kingdom is the same, reality and joy only comes from entering in ourselves and I'm deeply thankful for Christ who has made it possible for us to have new life in such a wonderful place for our souls.
I spent my first week in Taiwan on the north end, visiting the capital of Taipei and surrounding area with Wayne and Chu Ren. Having heard about this country for years from Dellas Linaman and others, it is wonderful to see it myself. You can hear about a place, read about it, and see pictures of it, but these are nothing at all like being there. God's kingdom is the same, reality and joy only comes from entering in ourselves and I'm deeply thankful for Christ who has made it possible for us to have new life in such a wonderful place for our souls.
Taiwan is a lush green beautiful island. Steep jungle covered mountains rising out of the ocean, bustling fishing ports, sleepy country villages, and packed city streets in Taipei. The sights and sounds are all enhanced by the sweet smell of incense, bright tropical flowers, fresh mangoes, papayas and pineapples, and the tangy salt air of the sea. 
Yesterday I traveled to the south, and will spend this week on the bottom half of the island. I'll travel with Paul Chiu, Chin Sung and Chu Chin and am looking forward to visiting our friends, enjoying fellowship in Christ, and seeing more of this warm, gorgeous place where I feel so at home. 
Hope this finds all well!
This is so much fun seeing the different countries through your eyes. Your Mom and I were talking the other day, and both of us love seeing the children. Thanks for letting us take this trip with you!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a really nice place. Hopefully someday I'll get the chance to travel overseas too.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your travels with us E! Say hi to Paul chui from the Willie and Elsa:)
ReplyDeleteHard to believe you are on the last leg of your journey! Great to hear about people and see pictures of places in Taiwan that we've heard about from Dellas L. for many years! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteMy favorite so far... I could see you fitting in there for sure, warm, flowers, sand, fruit, sun, and did I mention warm!! Loving the children's pictures too!!
ReplyDeleteHint, Hint ... Harold B. E, perhaps next year your name will appear on that "list" where it's WARM.
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