Sun Moon Lake Taiwan Mid Autumn Festival

Wow. Cannot believe it's September already. My contract is nearly up, and the plan is to return to the States in December. A lotttttttt has happened since my last post.

June-
Visited Okinawa. Relaxing and tasty food. I have a new appreciation for goya chanpuru, which is bittermelon and scrambled eggs. To sum up the trip- Milk cookies, Monorail, Intercontinental Manza beach, Shuri castle, macrobiotic cafe, outlet shopping at Beams!

Tips in Okinawa-
- Take two days or more away from Naha and drive about two hours north to Nago or the smaller islands.
- Rent a pocket Wifi. Free wireless internet is not as widespread as you think.
- Check out the alleyways along the main street
- Eat tacorice!
- American Village is so gimmicky. If you want to shop at American style stores, then check it out, but it felt too cheesy.
- Check out at least one historical site. I really like Shuri Castle, and its walkable from the Shuri Castle monorail station.

July-
After countless hours editing music and photos, and changing choreography almost every other day, having to deal with the Managerial pressure and bitching, we finished the Kindergarten performance. And I don't have to teach Kindy anymore. Phewww. Working tons of hours so I can save up more money, and enjoy a break in September.

August- Super m e l l o w

Sept-
Visited my aunt again in Taichung with my cousin and little brother, who is doing a study abroad program in Taipei.

Tips for Taichung and Sun Moon Lake-
- From Taipei Main Station, head towards the bus terminal on the 2nd floor of Q Square for the buses to Taichung. Ticket costs 210 NT each way.
- Various buses can take you to Sun Moon Lake.  Sun Moon Lake transportation options
- Rent bikes from any of the bike rental stations near Sun Moon Lake. An all day rental is 100 NT. Electric bikes cost a little more. The bike trails are super easy and give you beautiful views of most of the pristine lake.