Taiwan and Hong Kong: Touch your Heart

As many of you already know I have just returned from touring Taiwan and Hong Kong with the BYUH concert choir. It was a really fun trip, just like the last one I did back in 2007. We toured for about 2 weeks, one in Taiwan and one in Hong Kong. Even though going to Taiwan was fun, I was much more excited to see Hong Kong. Going back to Hong Kong was a really strange experience. It was like going back home, a second home that is. I was able to see many of my old friends and acquaintances not to mention make a few new ones. Well, before this soliloquy gets too long and your patience too thin, I proudly present a couple of photos of the trip.

  We rode about 8 different planes in 2 weeks, spending about 30 or so hours on a plane or in an airport waiting. 

An exchange we conducted with the Feng Chia University in Taiwan.

Some students even showed us around the Night Markets in Taipei.

We visited some Taiwanese elementary schools and performed for them. Great kids!

The school exchanges continue, however this time it's... kindergarden time! Those kids were so excited to see us, they even tackled and dog piled a friend of mine.

On top of plane travel, we also had bus travel. We would play group games to pass the time.

A picture of one of my favorite numbers called Tahiti.

In Taipei, we had FHE with the YSA. Note the twister mat.

Me signing autographs... I'm famous!

To the east, people love to learn English.

Hong Kong Disneyland! The happiest place in China.

The long awaited encounter with the infamous "Buhn Gaau" Jeung.

A group of friends and I one night went in search of good local Hong Kong food. We found steaming black pepper steak and various curries. Reminds me of the mission!

My fan club.

Another picture of one of my favorite numbers, Ashmolean. The crowds always ate this one up.

We visited a special needs school in Hong Kong. This kid wanted to both try on my shades and use my camera. Cool guy.

My ol' ward mission leader back in Tai Po... Brother Chan.

Many reunions with old mission pals and long time friends.

Mr. Kwan and his famous suit shoppe. This consumed all of my free time in Hong Kong since so many wanted to go their to buy suits.

Remember that this is only a small taste of what happened on our adventure. Words and even pictures pale in comparison to the actual events and daily happenstance. I hope I can go with them again in 2 years.