Saturday at Its Best

There's nothing like an early Saturday morning hike to get your weekend off to a great start!

Evidently, that's not a unique thought, here on the island of Formosa. The parking lot was full, so our hike required a prehike!

Carl was asked to drive and chaperone the recently formed hiking club. This was their third outing into the foothills not far from school.  Fortunately, there was room for me to tag along.

The trail chosen was lined with stalls of fruit, vegetables, and other delectables just waiting to be consumed. There would be no starvation happening today!

At the top of this trail, lies a hiking "rest area". A pavilion, filled with table and chairs, wait for hikers, mostly elderly and those with small children, to come and enjoy the snacks they have packed up the trail. For those who bring their own tea, kettles filled with hot water and tea cups, are available. Around this eating are are various playground equipment. Some designed for the young. Some for the old.

While these reused tires provide a place to rest, some hikers lay backwards, thus stretching out their backs.

After practicing her "How are you?" limited English with us, the elderly lady in blue carried her stool over to the rings. Gloved, she mounted her stool, kicked it away, and proceeded to spin and swing. Evidently, she has done this before. 

The teeter totters were most likely intended for the young.

But, there's nothing wrong with the young at heart enjoying them, too!

Our hike continued, until a suitable place was located for a slack line.

 Always willing to experience new things, I gave it a try. Trust me. IT"S NOT EASY. I have a new appreciation for tight rope walkers! Muscles tend to do strange things when faced with unfamiliar circumstances. Needless to say, we provided entertainment for the hikers resting and enjoying the beauty of this spot.

After descending hundreds of steep stairs, we reached the entrance. Treating ourselves, Carl and I each bought a warm, delicious sweet potato. 

Sunshine, fresh air,  exercise, fellowship, and delicious food.

All the ingredients to a marvelous day!