I want to put up more of the London pictures before the work week takes over. I don’t have time now to tweak them or do very much to them so I’ll just upload what I have and get back to them later (I hope).
I really had a good time I hope you like the pics. Click the links. I didn’t link to the slideshow view this time. If you want to see them in a slideshow just click the link in the upper right hand corner area.
Which way do you prefer? Link to slideshow or link to album? Let me know in the comments (on the blog – not FB).
The day I arrived I just had a few hours before I had to leave town for the purpose of the trip – training.
The day after training. Again I had less than a whole day. Saw the zero degree latitude line.
Sunday, my first full day. Worship in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Monday, left early with a plan.
Tuesday, next to the last day.
Wednesday, half day before departure.
As I get ready to go out for the 3rd day in London, I wanted to let you know I’ve put up more pictures (quick and sloppy). I’m having fun but getting really cold and tired. Maybe I’ll go a little slower today 
I’ll try to organize and caption them better once I get to a better internet connection and have the time.
Just a quick note to let you know I put a few pics on Flickr. The day I arrived for training I was able to spend 4 hours in town before I took a train to the town where the training takes place. I’ll add to them and give them captions later. I had a lot of fun in four short hours. More later!
Click HERE to go to the slideshow.
Next week I (Jackie) will be on the road again. This time however it is to a new destination. London!
I’ve never been to that part of the world and am pretty excited. There will be a few days training and then a few days of vacation. I’ve been doing research into the most well known places so that I can prioritize and see as many sights as possible. Fran will stay behind this time. It was mainly the prospect of cold that made the decision – but, that coupled with $$$ and time away from ministry caused her to decide to not go this time.
If you have any advice or tips I’d love to hear them!
Big Ben
Tower Bridge
Fran and I were getting a little weary of being indoors because of the weather (Typhoon Sinlaku) so last Saturday we went for a drive out of Taipei, over to the East Coast. It is really refreshing to get out of the smog and traffic, breathe some ocean breezes, and soak up the scenery. Here are a few of the pictures.
The Flickr album is here
Thursday, after working a half day, Fran and I went up on Yang Ming Shan. It is a big mountain that is in the outskirts of Taipei county. As promised yesterday here are a few pictures from the drive.
We hope that you and your family can get together and have some fun this weekend. I’ve taken a little time off work and we are doing some exploring. Yesterday it was Yang Ming Shan – today it was Neidong National Forest. I’ve put a few of the pictures from today up on Flicker. Tomorrow I will try to put up some of the Yang Ming Shan pictures. Here is one from today to wet your appetite
I had just thought that it was because I was a country bumpkin moved to the BIG city. Since moving here years ago we’ve really been impressed with Taipei’s subway system.
What the linked article fails to mention, which just sweetens the deal, is the bus system that connects to the subway. All in all it is a model for moving lots of people in a clean, pleasant, efficient way. Read all about the system that Dallas, Houston, or any other big American city would do well to get started ASAP!
All Subways Should be Like Taipei’s Marvel of Mass Transit | Autopia from Wired.com
