砂卡礑步道 (Shakadang Trail)

#2024-0213

Today marks the 4th day of the lunar New Year (大年初四).

Accompanied by my two grandsons, my son, and his wife, I embarked on an exploration of Shakadang Trail in Hualien. (Jean opted to stay at home, citing the size of our car as a reason, suggesting it would be more comfortable for us to go without her.)

Here are some snapshots from our excursion today. The first picture captures the facade of a Seven-11 convenience store, where we procured our "simple lunch" to enjoy later at Taroko Visitor Center.

Subsequent images document our journey as we made our way to Wujianwu (五間屋), showcasing the beauty of the Liwu River (立霧溪) and Shakadang River (砂卡礑溪), not to mention the other sights we encountered along the trail. Personally, I was drawn to the peculiar rock formations, the mysterious blue hues of the Shakadang River, and the long branch of an Indian laurel (榕樹) -- it was the longest horizontally growing branch I'd ever seen. But above all, what truly made this experience special was sharing it with my adorable grandsons -- James and John, affectionately known as Little Bee and Little Shine.

Have you ever considered visiting Shakadang Trail? Perhaps you've already traversed its paths multiple times. If so, what aspects of the hike left the strongest impression on you?

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