Poland Travel 2023: We got surprised this morning! Snow ~

Travel Date: 2023/03/24 ~ 04/12

Almost a week has passed since we arrived in Poland. Adrian was quite disappointed because he wanted to see snow, but it didn't seem like it was going to snow. I checked the weather every day, and although it wasn't very warm at first, it was a few degrees above freezing, and it was supposed to get even warmer in the following weeks. To our surprise, a cold front came back, and the temperature dropped a few degrees. On Wednesday morning (March 29), we woke up to snow! Even my cousin sent me a video that she recorded on the road to inform us about it while we were still lazily lying in bed.

As soon as I saw the snow falling, we all jumped out of bed, got dressed, and without even having breakfast, we went outside to play. After about 15 minutes, Adrian started to feel cold and wanted to go back inside. We returned home, had breakfast, and soon after, he asked to go back to the garden to play. Initially, it was gray, and the snow was falling a little harder, but when we went out again, the sky was already blue and the sun was shining. The snow barely covered the ground, but our son saw a sled and wanted to play. We took turns pulling him around. It was quite challenging on the grass, but we did our best for him. In the end, it seemed like the only snowy day he would get to experience.

We also made a tiny snowman and threw snowballs at each other. The snow didn't last long, but his happiness lasted the whole day. After three hours, the sunshine started melting the snow away, and the weather became very pleasant.

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Nantou Travel: Hehuanshan - Snow and Cherry Blossom Viewing

It's winter time, and I miss snow. Today, we decided to go to the mountains in Nantou to play in the snow. It's about a 3-hour drive from Yunlin. Many people were also heading there. Unfortunately, there was a control stop, and cars without chains were not allowed to proceed. There were a few places where we could rent chains, but they were quite expensive. In the end, we decided to go back home. However, if you want to travel, there is also a bus station, although the bus service is not very frequent. You can also find taxis nearby, which many people seemed to use.

Hehuanshan is one of the National Taiwan Forest Recreation Areas. It spans 457 hectares and is situated at an elevation of 2300-3400 meters above sea level, making it the highest among all the recreation areas. The annual temperature there is only 6 degrees Celsius. Hehuanshan experiences cool summers and cold winters, with the presence of snow. It is usually covered in mist and fog in the afternoon, creating beautiful scenery.

Hehuanshan's main peak serves as the watershed for several major rivers in Taiwan. The mountain climbing, sea of clouds, beautiful sunrise, and sunset attract many visitors.

When I lived in Poland, I was always happy to play with snow during the winter season. Unfortunately, in Taiwan, it is either impossible or very difficult. However, in the higher mountains, you can still experience snow as well as enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms. On the way, I saw some blooming trees.

Even though it is normal for me, I still felt excited to go to the mountains. I can't imagine a winter without snow, especially during Christmas time. I felt really upset about it.

The only downside is that you need tire chains or have to take a bus/taxi if you really want to go. Maybe next year, we'll be back or we'll be lucky to have snow in Poland when we return for Christmas.

By the way, I feel extremely cold during the winter season. It's crazy for me that houses in Taiwan don't have heating systems. Sometimes, when the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, my parents-in-law still leave the door open. I really miss Poland and having heating.

The winter season isn't very long, and even when the weather is 15 degrees, the humidity and wind make it feel like 0 degrees. Before I came to Taiwan, I used to say it's impossible to feel cold because it seems like there is no winter here. Well, I was wrong!

On the way, we also stopped to admire the pink cherry blossoms. We visited Swiss Garden, a small park with a few trees and a lake. Please note that there is an entrance fee for the lake park. There are also a few shops and a Family Mart. In front of the building, you can see colorful umbrellas hanging above the ground.

  

 

 

 

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