(Typhoon Morakot)Typhoon: A tropical cyclone (hurricane) occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans.
Well, we’re about to experience our first Typhoon! There’s one heading our way...it’s suppose to hit sometime tonight (Friday). The original plan for us today was going to be to head down to Yunlin County (where our schools are located) with our principals and/or co-teachers after our orientation finished. That plan changed fast...our orientation activities were canceled and most likely we’ll be hanging out in our hotel in Taipei until Monday (August 10th). We’re not complaining, though...it’s not everyday that we get to stay extra days in a five star hotel for free!
Two things before we go:
Again, we don’t know when we’ll have internet access after today. We think/hope that once we get settled in Yunlin County we should be able to set it up so we have it on a consistent basis. It may be a few weeks before this happens, though. Until then, know that we will contact you and update our blog whenever it’s possible for us to do that. So, if you don’t hear from us right after the Typhoon hits, don’t worry! :) (We’ve been told that as long as we stay in our hotel there should be no concerns about our safety.)
If you have Skype, let us know! Our Skype name is: niemela511
I thought I posted a comment re: the typhoon earlier today. When I checked again later on this afternoon, it was posted. I must have done something wrong. Anyway, good luck as you face your first typhoon. What an experience! I hope you're able to get settled soon.
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Deb & Neal
hey guys! kels and I were thinking of you two when we heard about the typhoon, glad to hear that you're okay. GOOD LUCK moving and starting everything here! From the pictures and video it looks like you are enjoying everything about the first week of your adventure! We love hearing about it and whenever you get settled for the year, post an address so we can try to send you some old-fashioned mail :)
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