Eastern Taiwan is rugged and the Cingshui Cliffs rise directly out of the ocean. I am the type who eagerly awaits the first sighting of the ocean. As the breeze brings in the smell of the salt waters, I get anxious. For two people living on an island, it has been quite some time since we've visited the ocean. Our trip through the Taroko Gorge dropped us off at the base of the cliffs. Making our way to the first access point, we grabbed Audrey and were pulled down the steps to the beach. The Chongde recreation area was empty of other people as we reached the gravelly / rocky beach. To the north, the beach stretched for a bit before the steep cliffs made passage impossible.
But we were not there for fishing. The ocean was calling and both Audrey and I took our turns jumping in the water. The shore dropped quickly away and once past the shorebreak line there was definitely no standing up. The undercurrent from outgoing waves was strong and Audrey found herself in a frantic paddle as the next wave would come crashing on her.
The water was quite warm and I could have stayed in for a long time. But, we had a long drive back home so it was time to get out, say goodbye to the Pacific and continue driving around the island.
Coastline with road tunnel in the distance
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