Monday, April 4, 2011

Qing ming holiday, Beautiful weather; but snowy Toronto

Tuesday is tomb sweeping holiday ('qing ming').  We only get Tuesday off, which is wierd because I had a bunch of meetings on Monday. Anyway China and Taiwan get Mon-Tues which makes more sense for a long weekend.

This past weekend we had perfect weather.  On Friday I spent a gorgeous day in Taipei, taking a 30 mins break for a coffee in private in a patio in Beitou. 24C and sunny. On Saturday woke up VERY early for erg trials on a rowing machine then dragon boat practice in Tai Tam Tuk. Thereafter a group of us headed to Lamma Island for the 'family hike' (about an hour past a few nice beaches, some hilly sections) then seafood before the ferry home. It was a great day!

On the flip side its snowing again in Toronto... heading there this Wednesday and to the U.S. for some meetings.

Can't wait for a day off tomorrow in town.  Stephen is off to Phuket. so jealous!

See everyone soon!

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