Exploration of Forest Road 144
From Control Road we try first to access the Highline Trail via Forest Road 144 which while possible is not feasible today due to the heat
Short exploration around Monument Peak
First stop after the event is Monument Peak trail system with a few new caches but with the heat we give up soon and move on
Special geocaching event in Payson
Today we are visiting a limited Geocaching Event celebrating 25 years of geocaching in Payson meeting many other cachers we have seen only on logs
Short exploration of the freezing Kachina Wetlands
We end our trip to Flagstaff with a visit to the Kachina Wetlands on a cold day with many common birds enjoying the lakes and grasslands
Camping at and visiting Overland Expo West
We spend two days exploring the Overland Expo West with one night spent camping and freezing and the second one spent at a warm hotel
Official Subaru Road Trip above Sedona
Today we are out on a Subaru official drive to the End of the World trail exploring the area above Sedona before camping in Flagstaff at an event
Last night in Taiwan
Tonight is our last night in Taiwan spent in a Taipei airport hotel after a beautiful trip and before a happily uneventful flight home
The frogs of Sun Moon Lake
One of the most famous sights in Sun Moon Lake is the frog statue indicating the level of the lake and a good spot for some nice photos
Sun Moon Lake from Ci’en Pagoda
Our first stop on our Sun Moon Lake tour is the Ci’en Pagoda a relatively new pagoda raised to overlook the famous lake
The very popular Xitou Nature Area
Xitou is the last mountain nature area we visit with beautiful views, challenging trails and interesting birds as well as lots of visitors