Author Archives: Mags

Hong Kong, Cupcakes and Kitties!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Mags

We take a quick 2 day trip to Hong Kong to get new visas and see what Hong Kong has to offer.  Taiwanese people have Hello Kitty mania. Girls wear Hello Kitty bows in their hair.  Thick lens-less glasses are all the rage … Continue reading →

Posted in Cute, Taiwan | 4 Comments

Festivals, Rites and Rituals

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Mags

We have now been in Taiwan for 11 weeks, only a couple more weeks left before we head to Japan!  Our days are filled with Chinese studies as Stu shared last week and time with family and friends. The months … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Taiwan | 5 Comments

Finding Nature in Taipei’s Metropolis- Part 2

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mags

My daily commitments require me to move no more than 40 feet in a tiny small apartment.  Luckily Fuzhou Mountain Park is a 15 minute walk  from our home.  For centuries this mountain was a gravesite.  The state is gradually … Continue reading →

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Touring Taiwan with Family, and Cheap Eats

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mags

Things have been very busy with classes and family events.  Sorry we’ve been slacking on posts.  Coming soon are posts on Rites and Rituals, Chinese language and more.  Here is a little tidbit of what we have been up to … Continue reading →

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Hiking through the jungle and belly rubs every day

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Mags

Belize appeared on our travel agenda to study Mayan medicine with Dr. Rosita Arvigo, a US trained napropathic doctor who apprenticed with renowned traditional Mayan healer Don Elijio Panti. She has made her life’s work bringing a scientific explanation to … Continue reading →

Posted in Belize, healing | 7 Comments