Tuesday February 16th, 2021

Hiking trails in my neighborhood — at Dajianshan (大尖山) in Xizhi (汐止)


A much needed flat section along the 1,200 steps it takes to reach the top

At the Tianxiu Temple (天秀宮) in Xizhi (汐止)

Wednesday February 3rd, 2021

A homage to the Kamifurano flower fields found in Japan — at Ki-Pataw Shan-Tseng-Chi Park


Tian Yuen Temple (天元宮) in Danshui District (淡水區)

Cherry Blossoms

 

February 1st and 2nd in Taroko Gorge (cont'd) ...

It's a looooong way down — at the Zhuilu Old Road (錐麓古道)

We set out at 7:20AM and crossed this bridge at the start of the hike

Walking along the cliffs for the last 500 meters was intimidating at times

One of the many tunnels in Taroko Gorge

 

February 1st and 2nd in Taroko Gorge ...

Wandering around Taroko Gorge on February 1st

One of many bridges in Taroko Gorge

The quick path over to the Eternal Spring Shrine was open!

A view from the Eternal Spring Shrine path which has always been closed on previous visits