tierney and thomas traveling...: Farewell to Taiwan, Bali and Landing Back in our HOMELAND.

Rice Fields in Bali

Well, the blogging scheme seemed do-able in our year of travels and adventures, but here we are, as the first cool winds of autumn begin to blow, gearing up for our move to New York, and fondly remembering one year ago right now; beginning a new school year in Taiwan, experiencing Typhoons and crazy rainstorms, culture shock, and settling in for what turned out to be a very fast, eventful year, chock full of fascinating escapades and coming home with innumerable stories and treasures in our hearts... It is my goal, as usual, to keep up-to-date tales of this exciting and blessed life I lead, and to share the images that I have happened upon and (taken of) the paths where my feet do wander...  

bangkok, thailand

buddhas

leaving mainland on the ferry

major flooding

candle light dinners
Here are some images of our Rainy Spring Break trip to Thailand, our June trip to BAli, and some pictures of our last few days in Taiwan...

Snorkeling in Bali

The closing of the school year was bittersweet; sad to say goodbye to the sweet children who had wound their way into our hearts, and also exciting to have made it through the year and all of its challenges, obstacles, and growing moments. It was really nice to know that the parents of my class were very appreciative and thankful for all of the loving energy I gave to their children.

Here is the funny graduation picture with caps and gowns that the parents insisted upon!

Our last days in Taiwan were spent packing, moving, shipping boxes, and cruising around on our scooter, trying to catch some last minute glimpses of the places we had wished to visit. It was hard to say goodbye to the place that we had made our home for a year, and mostly to the people we met,. Thomas and I parted ways, I back to the US for a summer of studying, and Thomas to Nepal for to continue the adventure!