8am again and the last day in Yunlin County.
First stop a cold food warehouse, where it was unfortunately either too busy or cold (-18degC) for us to see.
Then to breakfast, at another confusing restaurant of choice, where hotcakes and Mc muffins were decided on, another Taiwanese delicacy.
From there out into the country to visit a the Yunlin County area government centre for cakes and coffee and a discussion on county affairs and all things pickle. Then to the pickle museum to learn about growing them and the region's rich history.
More orchids were next on the cards and their beauty is still breath taking.
A quiet cup of tea at the orchid factory was followed by a quick spot of shopping at T Mart, for a couple of grocery items.
To lunch as the morning had finished, and steak, yes steak, sauce and noodles on the menu.
A sad farewell from Apple's house who had been a fantastic host throughout the week.
Ed and James began to drool at this stage and ran for the Porsche Panamera as their choice of car for the 1hr trip to Tainan. The speed limit was 90km/h, the traffic was moving at about 110km/h, and at one stage (or a couple) the Porsche was moving a lot quicker than that. So after a rapid trip we arrived in Tainan and the Premier Hotel.
After a very comprehensive briefing we were given till 6pm to relax.
Dinner was a at a very nice hotel for the meeting of the Rotary club of Tainan Central, followed by coffee at Wu Li which was recently awarded 11th place in the world at a coffee competition and first place in Taiwan. I am told it was very good. 10.30pm back to the hotel for a well deserved rest.
The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. Team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
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