We took SILKAIR from S’pore to Kaoshiung, Taiwan. We reached Kaoshiung at about 1.25pm.We were greeted politely by our tour guide, Yuki. We boarded a double-decked tour bus and made our way to Dakeng Recreational Farm. We took a short break at 7-eleven store, where some of us purchased prepaid calling cards and tidbits. We soon reached the farm.It was better than what we had expected it to be. We got the keys to our rooms and rested for a while before meeting at the lobby at 4.30pm.
Then, we followed another tour guide, Xiaoqiao, who brought us for a tour around the farm. We learnt a lot of wildlife like giant spiders and lizards. We also got a chance to smell different types of leaves which are fragrant. We made our way to the top of the hill and had a bird’s eye view of the beautiful scenery of the farm and the surrounding areas, which are mostly mountains and plants. Just as we thought that it was the end, we were taken to the suspension bridge and we were told that we had to cross it to get to the other side. Xavier, the bravest, led the group, followed by Chee Ping, Lawnce and the rest of the group. Despite some pupils who were scared of heights, everyone managed to cross the bridge safely.
We had a steamboat dinner and everyone enjoyed it as we were famished. Our last activity for the day was to make "muah chee". We pounded the given steamed glutinous rice until it became soft and sticky. We were treated to the "muah chee" with grinded peanut. Finally, we were briefed by our teachers.
It was a fun and enjoyable day. We learnt and did things that we could not do in Singapore. It was tiring but we are happy because we learnt many useful things. We look forward to the next day.
Till then, catch the next blog entry tomorrow.
Regards,
Chee Ping & Yuchen
(on behalf of the Taiwan Trippers)