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by nmagann

Ventura, California

June 3, 2013

Best of IgoUgo After taking the Xindian MRT to the last station, easily recognizable signs and queues indicated the stall for bus 849 which terminates at Wulai Old Street and Lansheng Bridge. Just prior to this is the museum which offers insight to what’s ...Read more After taking the Xindian MRT to the last station, easily recognizable signs and queues indicated the stall for bus 849 which terminates at Wulai Old Street and Lansheng Bridge. Just prior to this is the museum which offers insight to what’s ahead.

Wulai Old Street, in contrast to Taipei, has a Polynesian ambiance with aboriginal art work, totem pole type carvings and warrior statues. A few shop owners, dressed in cultural attire, practice traditional dance moves in front of their stores shooting smiles at those who stop to watch.

Atayal restaurants and vendor stands offer typical aboriginal food fare embracing bamboo dishes to wild vegetables and B-B-Q. Several places offer a variety of popular wines from millet. They make a good accompaniment to the local entrees as well as souvenirs.

Along this stretch of Wulai are multitudes of offerings for hourly hot springs in basic tubs to full spa treatments with aromatic ambiences. Giving a pass on these, I followed the road until it branched off a dirt road leading down to the river. This is where the natural springs are and where locals fashioned their own pools.

Reaching the edge of the river, a clear empty pool beckons. Putting a foot in and quickly pulling it out, I learned why it was vacant. A couple of ladies pointed to the pool they had made offering me to join. I smiled and walked a bit further to investigate. A tiny pool connected to a larger one where I coupled soaked contained four eggs being boiled for lunch.

People carved out niches by the river’s edge carefully placing rocks to permit a small flow of cold water to enter. Getting the right temperature was part of the fun. Sitting next to a lady, I noted how her gentleman friend rearranged rocks according to the actions of feet advising him when it was too cold or too hold. After much hard work, a few groans and sweat, he finally joined us. His efforts were well worth it and I soaked quietly. Go for the locals soak!
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