- Arrived in Taiwan at 6:00 A.M. after a 14 hour flight. It was the longest flight of my life.
- Visited the Department of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at Chung Yuan University. The University has done a tremendous amount of work developing their Center of Mandarin Learning. Can you find me in the pic? www.cycu.edu.tw
- Visited the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission in Taipei. The Commission has done a tremendous amount of work developing their Global Chinese Language & Culture Center and digital/e-learning opportunities to learn Mandarin. www.ocac.gov.tw
- Visited the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall also known as Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The memorial and grounds are huge. In the pic below the memorial is approximately a half a mile away! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Kai-shek
- Visited the National Palace Museum. We completed a guided tour of this amazing museum. The museum showcases over 500,000 antiquities. These "Treasured Objects" made from copper, jade, lacquer, and enamel to name a few, displayed some of the most amazing and intricate designs I've ever seen. You'll have to visit the museum to see for yourself. www.npm.gov.tw/en/home.htm
Notes: It was a jam packed day filled with a lot of information and sites to be seen. We've been greeted with such warmth and hospitality. Definitely a great day to begin my
Taiwan Adventure!
Mr. Shimada, all is well here in boring Cupertino, even if the rooster is out of the henhouse. Lisa is a tough taskmaster, the students excellent, they all miss you. Sra C
ReplyDeleteHow do you like the weather there? Did they take you to the night market yet? Did you watch the guard change in the Memorial Hall? Have fun!!! GR
ReplyDeleteWe're having trouble opening and closing doors here without you. Just kidding! Sounds like you are having a great time! Nancy
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Shimada,
ReplyDeleteWe are glad to hear that you are enjoying Taiwan. Next time will you take us with you! We are small and can easily fit in suitcases :)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Conroy's 3 & 4 period class
Hello Mr. Shimada,
ReplyDeleteAll is fine at Hyde .. . glad to hear reports from you! If you have any noteworthy experiences meeting people there, let us know what your impressions are as well.
Hello Boss,
ReplyDeleteNice pictures! You are a pro.
Enjoy the Far East experience, and keep in touch.
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ReplyDeleteWhat's for breakfast?
ReplyDeleteThis is cool!
ReplyDelete¡Qué fantástico!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your pictures and blog with us!
Hey Todd looks as if you are having a good time and sharing a lot of interesting facts with us that got left behind in Cupertino. This is a experience that most wish they could have and I'm happy for you to get the opportunity. Share more and we all miss you. It doesn't seem right when part of the Hyde family is away. If you see my professor remember to put in a good word to help me pass his class.
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Pam Person
How fun to watch you travel!!
ReplyDeleteTired yet??
We all miss you or are we just jealous?
Have fun:)
Kim James
Maybe you guys wil go to the last school i went when i was still in taiwan:D
ReplyDeleteYou going to get any golf in while you're there? :)
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