Word of the day: 陡

For those of you who can't read the last word in the title of this entry, the word is 陡 (dou3 in pinyin) and it means "steep"! That is exactly what trail number two was in the Dakeng hiking area just on the outskirts of Taichung city. Let's just say that the handrails had cargo-netting and ropes to help pull yourself up the mountain-- quite an intense climb-- but fortunately not too long of a trail. I don't think I've ever sweat that much in my entire life, I was drenched in a way that I had thought was only a figurative way of speaking, haha! My Taiwanese friend Kate (on the left) and here sister Yu Jia (right) took me there on mopeds, it is about a 45 minute scooter ride away. It was good to get a good work-out in however, and the mountains are very beautiful, although because of the recent rains and humidity it was pretty hazy.

I'm settling into the role of "Teacher Kylee" ok, my co-teachers are all very helpful. But the best part of the day is at 4:00 I play basketball with a bunch of the 6th graders. They are so awesome! Plus, because we are friends now they try harder in class :) I included a picture of the 6A class.

I sure miss everyone back home though, I guess a lot has happened since I left, as recent as that is, and I feel very far away. I'm keeping everyone in my thoughts! Much love.