Time off in Nantou: Photos Part I

Yesterday we drove to a mountaintop bed-and-breakfast somewhere in Nantou County. We were supposed to stay for two days, but Delia wasn't feeling well and that put us in the mind for leaving early. Had we stayed it would only have been to sit in the coffee shop where, while enjoying the view, I would also have spent a good deal of time "working." So, even when Delia recovered enough the next morning to make possible a second day, we nevertheless decided to go on to Kaohsiung to enjoy a few days visiting friends.

The morning view from the coffee shop.

A dam off in the distance.

Apparently, Shangrila is closed.

Feeling much better, thank you.

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