I Needed That!

Tomorrow is the beginning of our 8th week of school.

Our school, ministry, and family schedules have been so full, there has been no time for escape.

By escape, I mean getting out of the city.

While I grew up half way between city and country, I have lived (prior to Taiwan) most of my adult life among corn, wheat, soy bean, and alfalfa fields. My body craves green- trees, grass, bushes, even weeds, will do!

A scooter ride was over due!

And today, was the perfect day- robin's egg blue skies, warming rays of sunlight, fluffy white clouds, all accented with gusts of typhoon induced breezes.

Need I say more?

All that I required now was a scooter and a driver!

One of the best buys ever made by my wonderful husband! Not only is it practical for driving in a car clogged city, but an excellent vehicle to escape the before mentioned city!

The window to escape!

One of the best things about living in Taiwan is that no matter where you live, country is just around the corner.

After maneuvering through holiday packed streets, we found ourselves near an area affected greatly during the 1999 earthquake. 

During the tremendous shaking and upheaval, a section of land was thrust 10 meters higher than its original location. 

Now roped off, visitors could once walk all the way to the changed area. Instability of the area led to the change. 

But, this was not our ultimate destination.

This gorgeous blue lake was the jewel we sought.

Parks around the lake offered a chance to walk and enjoy the beauty.

The narrow, twisty curving road circumventing it, gave us a different view. 

God knew what He was doing when He created the seventh day, the day of rest. We all need time away from the hustle and bustle of life.

I needed today!