Humidity Heat And Rain

 Having arrived on June 2nd. 2026, it has taken me a week to decide to start a blog about my adventures and daily living in Taipei, Taiwan.

After having visited Taiwan twice previously in September, 2007 and August 2013, I was aware that there would be a lot of humidity and heat. However at both of those times, there was very little rain or not continued days of rainfall. 

This time, however, there is tons of rain. The nice thing about it is that it is nice to walk in, as it is usually around 24 degrees or higher. I notice that almost everybody uses an umbrella and it is very unusual to see anyone without one. 

I am currently residing with my best friend Dave and his wife who have kindly allowed me to stay with them until I can get a job sorted and then housing. Dave's wife is Taiwanese, so she has offered to help me locate housing once I know where the job location will be.

Dave lives at the top of the mountain close to Xinshi Temple, which is absolutely amazing. But 100s of steps and steps and more steps. I think I will be dropping some more major weight if I continue to walk up and down to that Temple.

Here is something awesome I saw on my walk today. It's the 10 Gun Saloon Toilet.....lol




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