Benjamin traveling with cousins to Hualien Taiwan

A "first" for the Herrera cousins and Benjamin. First time to Taiwan for all. First time to Asia for 2 of the 4. First time traveling together, wearing helmets in Taroko Gorge (except Benjamin who was 'too small' to be safely protected from falling rock?!).  First time on Taiwan's rail system (not bad, kind of old-dated ticketing and food services though). First time seeing and nearly falling through squat toilets for Mia, Marcus and Adam ("its just a hole in the train - gross - "I'll just pee, not poo"). First time eating yummy Mango shaved ice and seeing Asian hotel massive breakfast buffets with noodles. First time to the beach shores and clear water cliff. And in a private tour car. Fun was had by all, including the ball pit and playroom at the Hualien Arsma hotel.