Day 4 of our Taiwan Trip consisted of a more relaxing schedule for the team. It was Sunday in Taiwan and it was a day of rest and relaxation for all of us. The team started the day with a hearty breakfast and even had time to spend some moments relaxing at the Bei Guan Farm Resort playgroung while waiting for our guide to take us on a tour of the farm.
Our guide actively engaging our students with his knowledge of the flora and fauna around the farm.
The team had a chance to pluck and sample some of the citrus fruits growing in the orchard. The fruits could be eaten on the spot because they are organically grown and no pesticides were used in the process. The team had a chance to sample different varieties of Kumquats and Oranges. Some were really sour!
What is a farm without some goats? Other then goats, we spotted rabbits, tortoises, chickens and turkeys.
At the lunch pitstop, the students had a chance to try some local ice-cream.
We then proceeded to Jiufen, a famous old mining town located in the hills surrounding Taipei city. This popular tourist location is known for its narrow streets filled with good eats, tea and souvenirs. The girls here spotted the kumquats they had plucked earlier that morning. The kumquats were made into a sweetened drink and the girls were eager to taste it. We were caught in a slight downpour, so snapping photos was difficult.
After braving the cold and rain at Jiufen we settled for a warm and cosy dinner upon reaching Taipei City.
Back in the hotel, we threw a small surprise party for Ethel, Heather and Chloe whose birthdays were all in the month of November.
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