Yilan Part 2

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Have you ever been paragliding? Well, paragliding is when you run off a cliff with a kite attached to you while carrying a selfie stick.  That's what I did on the third day in Yilan. It was really fun. The views were amazing. The people working even taped my shoes to my feet so they wouldn't fall off. I'd do it again, but I would want the ride to be longer. At that time the ride was about three minutes.  In the sky, I could see the whole beach, and the cafe I called the Cheese House, it looked like a wedge of cheese.


After paragliding, we played at the beach for a while. Then went to the place we were staying at. After going to dinner we went trash picking-uping at the beach. It's pretty sad how much trash there is on the beach. 


Day four. We went to a water park, it wasn't the best water park, but it was ok. I think my favorite part was when this guy's brother kept calling him, really loudly, that we ended up knowing his name. Let's just say you had to be there to get it. Also, I liked when we practiced waking a pole with a towel. There is a way to do it really hard, it's an art, and it takes time to master.

On the fifth day, the four of us took a bus to Jiaoxi. We stayed at a pretty fancy hotel. The room even had kimonos. Out on the porch, there was a Japanese-style bathtub. The porch had a wall of course. For dinner we went shrimping, it took a long time to catch one.  The lady gave us extra shrimp so our money was worth it. Dai made the shrimp super salty, but it was still good.  

Saturday was the last day in Yilan. The hotel breakfast was amazing. there was a salad bar, pastries, juices, and so much more. My dad loved it the most I think.

After breakfast, we took a bus back to Taipei.

Comments

  1. MikeAugust 31, 2022 at 12:44 AM

    Haha.. I definitely enjoyed that breakfast. It was another level. I cannot believe they had curry, congee, amazing pastries. I would love to do that again. It beats the continental breakfast we would have gotten I. The states

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    1. AnonymousAugust 31, 2022 at 7:47 AM

      That is truly an awesome experience that no one in the family as whole has ever had

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2022 at 7:15 AM

    Wow that was such a wonderful experience .I just love and so happy that u are having experiences that you will treasure and remember and you will bday to yourself “I was so lucky to have these adventures,and had the opportunity to do those “ When we go to Taiwan you will tell us what are those food and places to go
    and experience the best food👍😁👏😘💕😄😁

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    Love this! You are a gifted writer Mila and I loved the photo of your taped sandals. I bet your dad loved the buffet. He’s always been a fan of picking from a great selection of food… and going back for more! ;) Hugs from all of us. We miss you!!! — Tita Em

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2022 at 10:47 PM

    That is so asome Mila we miss you ❤️

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2022 at 11:47 PM

    You’re so brave to parasail 🪂 and want to be in the sky even longer next time. You and your family are making Taiwan beaches a better place in picking up the trash. Nice treat to experience the Japanese influence in taiwan. My grandfather only spoke Japanese and Taiwanese as he experienced the Japanese living in Taiwan and helping the country build infrastructure.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2022 at 6:25 AM

    Good evening my pretty granddaughter.How is everything?Ypur classmates must be so impressed cause you
    could speak CHINGLISH.Any plan for the weekend?.SO hot here in Vegas 106 degrees.We just staying home. and watch movies.We are going to Tahoe next week.Do u want me do do anything to check on your stuff or fix ?I love to video call with all of you when we get there.Excited to see how big NOLAN NOlw, Miss you a lot .Pls always stay safe and healthy..Txt me anytime and send looking forward to your weekly blog.So proud of you and Daii♥️🙏🙏♥️❤️❤️❤️🥰😘💕💕🥰🥰🥰
    GRANDMA.Remind your take take his B/P and your mom take vitamins.Have a vey enjoyable weekend,

    Love you
    GRANDMA

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2022 at 12:51 AM

    Mila, you description of your experience makes me want to do it as well! Keep chronicling your adventures, especially the food. What would the food ranger rate that breakfast?
    Love you and miss you
    Tito Paul

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  8. Sara LibrodoSeptember 6, 2022 at 5:32 PM

    I love reading about all of your adventures! You’ve done so many things that most people don’t get to do in their lifetime. I’m so glad that you’re also taking the time to give back and pick up the beaches. Are there any pictures of you all in the kimonos?

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