Friday, April 6, 2007

Breath of fresh air at Crystal Clear Lake



We hiked for 7 hours around Crystal Clear Lake today. It was invigorating for both the mind and body. Here we are out on a little pavilion on the lake taking a little breather.



In the sunshine and the shade! These pictures were taken about a minute a part, and in that time the sun decided to sneak off behind a cloud. Len was such a trooper today and carried Gavin in the snug-sack the entire day- my hero!



The beautiful 7-story pagoda on the lake. Yes we did hike up to the very top. It was nice to look out at the city of Kaohsiung.



I had to take a picture of these because they're called the twins.



A scenic shot with the twins and the pagoda. I just want to mention here, did you notice all of the pathways that actually go out on the lake are zig-zagged? We crossed a famous nine-corner bridge as well. The reason why is because ghosts can only walk in straight lines. So if a ghost is following you onto the bridge, once you turn a corner, the ghost will fall off into the water and you are safe. I love Chinese superstitions!

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