Bi Hou is a challenging place to work. It's hard to get the students to focus so teachers always have their game faces on at school. My co-teacher, Monica, and I often get together to de-stress. Today we took a stroll along a beach by her house. Note the following contrast...
Taiwanese beach
American beach
Taiwan is loaded with beautiful beaches but they're always empty! Taiwanese people, particularly women, have a serious "fear" of the sun and stay off the beaches. Today we passed many under awnings enjoying refreshments and singing karaoke. I asked Monica if Taiwanese people fear "cancer or being ugly?" Her answer was a very clear "Being ugly!" Taiwanese beauty definitely values pale skin.
Here's a photo of Monica before our walk. It was boiling outside and she had on pants, a sweater and a protective hat!
