Yesterday's weather was absolutely beautiful. If it hadn't been for the smog I'd say it was perfect. Cloudless sky, delightful temperature with a gentle breeze. It felt like one of those newly brisk days you get in New England when the weather has finally turned the corner to fall. 

We went for a bike ride after work and by the time we stopped for dinner the temperature had dropped to the low 60's and I began to realize I may not have enough cold-weather clothes with me. This morning it's 58 degrees here in Kaohsiung and it's dipped into the 40's up by Taipei. This kind of weather is making headlines around here. 

I know all of you back home are shaking your heads at me, but remember, no one has heat in their homes or work so when it gets chilly it stays chilly. I'll have to keep a sweater and a scarf in my classroom to wrap up in until the sun hits my windows and warms my room a bit. We leave for Massachusetts in three days and I'm pretty sure my body will go into shock when the plane lands.