Me, cycling around Taiwan
I rented a bike in Taipei from a father and son team with a crazy dog
I found some great cycle trails
Some lonely roads
And some scary tunnels
I stumbled upon festivals
Chilled out on beaches
And got some picture perfect views
I drank litres and litres of free water from police stations around the country
But my brain constantly needed freezing and the 7-11 was happy to help
I saw sunsets and sunrises from both coasts
Climbed lots of hills
And sweated it out at the tops
I saw industry
Artistry
Small fishing villages
And beautiful unspoiled coast lines
I survived a super typhoon
And broke the law a few times (inadvertently and on purpose)
I cycled the infamous Suhua highway
And thought the truck drivers were alright
I stayed in a church, with a couchsurfer, a guy from the bike touring website Warm Showers, above a surf shop, at some hot springs and even with a lovely Taiwanese lady I met at a 7-11, in exchange for help with an English class
I ate some seriously tasty food, was blown away by the Taiwanese generosity and met some amazing people I hope to see again someday
And I made it - a complete circle of the Taiwanese island by bicycle. My odometer read 1370km when I gave the bike back but the feeling of accomplishment was slightly overshadowed by the fact I wouldn't be cycling anymore. It was an unbelievable trip and now I know a big bicycle tour is something I want to try.
Some lonely roads
But my brain constantly needed freezing and the 7-11 was happy to help
I saw sunsets and sunrises from both coasts
Climbed lots of hills
And sweated it out at the tops
I saw industry
Artistry
And beautiful unspoiled coast lines
I survived a super typhoon
And broke the law a few times (inadvertently and on purpose)
I cycled the infamous Suhua highway
And thought the truck drivers were alright
I stayed in a church, with a couchsurfer, a guy from the bike touring website Warm Showers, above a surf shop, at some hot springs and even with a lovely Taiwanese lady I met at a 7-11, in exchange for help with an English class
I ate some seriously tasty food, was blown away by the Taiwanese generosity and met some amazing people I hope to see again someday
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