May 28, 2018 Day 7 Taiwan

We stopped at Yangmingshan National Park on our way up the Western Coast back to Taipei.  Xiaoyoukeng is one of the most geologically active scenic areas in the national park.  Its most unique features here are post volcanic (continued heating of underground water by residual heat following a volcanic eruption) fumaroles (formed when steam filters up through fissures in the rock), solfataras, and the sulfur hot springs.  Locals also call this Hell Valley.  The myth is that your skin will smell of sulfur for days after bathing in the hot springs.  We weren't in an area we could bathe...  so lucky for others we were NOT stinky for days.  I would like to come back here though because I've read that there's a resort here...  pass on the hiking but would definitely partake in some resort hot spring bathing even if I do end up smelly for a couple of days.

Do you see those tiny dots in the middle...  that's Courtney, Larry, and John.  

These crazy 3 did the hike.  Notice the sweat!!  We just goofed off while we waited for them.

Michelin rated restaurant for beef noodle soup.

Saying farewell to our guides.  David Liaw with My Taiwan Journey was great.  A wealth of knowledge and so personable.

Meditation in the big chair...  for a second before the elevator came.

Dumplings.

Random dentist office which didn't open until evening.

We stretch while we brush.  Good night Day 7.