Sunday May 20th, 2007

5:20pm ... the rain hasn't let up at all. Yesterday it drizzled off and on for the graduation party. The party took place at a big farm which wasn't really much of a farm. It didn't seem that there was much to do. We had stations set up as we had planned a Ckids Amazing Race. The three fastest teams were able to win some prizes ... the prizes were McDonald's gift certificates ... yikes.

A BBQ was held after the race ... it was your typical Taiwanese style BBQ. Just after the BBQ, a big water fight broke out and all the teachers ended up being soaked from head to toe. Thankfully I packed some extra clothes for the drive home.

Today, I spent some of the afternoon at a massage parlour. It was my first time getting a massage here in Taiwan. It's quite a bit different than Thai massage ... they tend to do lots of cracking here. Not sure if I was keen, but I feel good and it was great practice for my Chinese.

We are having company for dinner tonight. The menu consists of Caprese, fresh veggies, bread with balsamic and spaghetti and meatballs. For dessert ... banana flambe! James discovered this recipe while traveling through the Philippines and it is tasty!

Rugby practice was cancelled due to the rain. A good thing as I spent most of yesterday being wet and muddy. It would have been much of the same, I'm sure. It's almost time for a glass of red.

Fingers crossed for some sunshine next week. In looking at the weather online, it shows thunder showers until the 27th ... rain, rain, go away ...