I have delivered Josh to the airport and he is now winging his way back to the western world. To send him off in style we spent his last evening here at Lotus Lake. He walked from our apartment and met us after school, then we headed over to the lake, a very short walk from KAS. Some of the more famous temples in the city are scattered around the lake edge, such as the Dragon and Tiger Pagoda, the Spring and Autumn Pavilions, the Temple of Enlightenment and the largest Confucius temple in Taiwan.

There was also a street fair going on. It's the Wannian Folklore Festival and will be going on all week. The roads around the lake were lined with booths with food and games. Lee indulged in a couple of skewers of stinky tofu.

I love the colors and vibrant details of the temples around here.

We finished our walk at the Wakey for drinks and dinner. Because the bar is so close to school it's a favorite Friday afternoon gathering spot for the KAS faculty and last night did not disappoint. We joined a dozen or so colleagues on the deck and watched the sun set and the lights along the lake come on.

It was a lovely evening and a nice way for Josh to spend his last night with us. For his eight dinners here we dined on Taiwanese, Japanese, western, and Chinese cuisine, plus one meal of hamburgers at home. Not bad for a quick trip to Asia. It was true joy to be able to share our love of our home here with someone we love. Thanks for coming, Josh!