Many photos have been taken during our time in Taipei, but this one may best capture our enjoyment.  As great as it has been to see, experience, and eat new things, the highlight has been uninterrupted time with our family.  This, of course, includes my parents (our gracious and helpful traveling companions), my sister and brother-in-law (our generous hosts and expert tour guides), and our friend Kate who flew in from Hong Kong for a few days.

At this time tomorrow we’ll have begun our 11 hour return flight.  (Interesting fact: after 11 hours in the air we’ll arrive 4 hours earlier than when we left.)  As great as this time has been and as nasty as our Chicago weather sounds, we are looking forward to our return home.