Get lost along the way and enjoy the journey

The Garden of Flowers, and of turtles, ducks, and fish.

“I should see the garden far better”, said Alice to herself, “if I could get to the top of that hill…”

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Lincoln Park: of ferries, berries, and beaches.

Rolling hills, towering trees, paths meandering towards the beach where you can watch humanity and the Kingston ferry go by.

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And if it makes me grow larger, I can reach the key

In which I climbed up a tower and looked down with a magic lens and became a giant among miniatures.

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The First Backpacking Trip

You’re never truly homeless if you carry your home on your back – Turtle

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The Garden Beyond the Door, the Lights Down Below, and The Land of Lego Things

Sailing with Captain Jack and First Mate Binky to a land where enormous trees are made of steel, boats sit atop tall towers, and miniature things are made of plastic blocks.

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Worship places: a church, two temples, and a guitar factory.

As many forms of worship as there are deities and beliefs.

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7,000 Islands and then some: a short story

The Chocolate Hills were not what I had in mind but the jackfruit was absolutely yummy.

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Epilogue and Chapter 4: Hot rocks by the beach, they look like other things

In which I channeled my inner Chihiro, brought home a No-Face ghost, and began my obsession with stuffed mini pancakes. I also came away with a big bag of nougat I’m not allowed to eat.

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Chapter 3: I saw things, and ate things

The part where I had a rice burger for lunch, and I didn’t know what I ate for dinner but it was delicious. I also added new items on my must-see-next-time-I-come-back list

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Chapter 2: Round and round the Gorge and back

In which I took a train with strangers, went round the Taroko Gorge and back, bought a ridiculous amount of mochi, and fell asleep on the train back.

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