Now it’s back on the bus and down the winding mountain roads all the way to the ocean. We made our way to Yehliu Geopark, a 1700-meter-long narrow promontory jutting out from the coast on the north end of the island.
A walkway takes you to the end of the point.
Erosion has caused many unique geological formations here. The most notable is a formation called ‘Queen’s Head’. At the right angle it does look like the profile of a face with a crown. I didn’t want to wait in a long line, so this isn’t quite on-angle:
The line stretched around a corner.
There were sections where they allowed you to wander amongst the formations. Just don’t cross the red lines or someone will whistle at you.
We had less than an hour here because we still needed to get back to the school for a farewell.
Our guide rushed us back to the bus so we could get to school for the final farewell ceremony.
We heard speeches from our Principal and theirs.
A few students told stories about their adventures over the homestay weekend.
More gifts were presented!
And then they took pictures of each homestay pair.
Sad goodbyes were exchanged, then we grabbed our luggage and headed for the hotel.
Once everything was settled at the hotel, and the kids had all wandered out into the streets in search of dinner, the adults went out for hot pot. It was all you can eat meat. They just kept bringing more out if you finished that kind. So tasty! I might still be full tomorrow. I think the whole meal was about $20USD, too.
I think we’re off the Shifen tomorrow. Weather should be a beautiful 80° 🙂