Jade and I made a break for the border and jumped on a train to visit the delights of Ilan, on the East coast of Taiwan. Actually, it was the train ride I was more looking forward to – just getting away from Taipei is enough to give yourself some space from the stresses and strains.

Jade and I reflect for a moment

Tour guide

After all the textures in Japan, I thought it only fair that I give Ilan the same treatment

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