The Judging Day

Line ups for some of the groups and Baby in Show, Puppy, Junior  and other Best categories 

The Taiwan Dog which was my Best in Show winner - and took BIS and 2 RBIS at the other 3 competitions on the weekend. 

With two of the beautiful Japanese Groomimg Judges. 

The a Show Hall and Grooming Judging

Ready for the grooming competition! 236 entered in total

Grooming prizes 

Beautifully presented as is everything! 

Checking uniformity of coat length and scissor inn ability

Nervous students and decennial judges!

Chang Tai Shan Monastery

The boutique we will visit later

Grounds surrounding the monastery 

Giant warrior statues - which all face all four directions - grade the temple

One of the Buddahs 

And another one

A Cypress log

And another priest/prophet

A golden guardian and one of the big guys in the background

Ceremonial Tea Setting

A quick stop for some mango ice cream and fresh mango - Chae and I should have shared one!

Our first view of Sun Moon Lake

Ci'en Pagoda and the Xuanizang Temple at the Sun Moon Lake

Wish bells leading to Plum Lotus Garden

Back to the Show building - which is shaped like a Samuri helmet!

Down to the final judging of the Master Class - the 236 entered were divided into 4 classes 'A' - 'B' - C' and Master Class

Taiwan - first full day

After a bit of a lazy morning, we all went for lunch before a bit of touring

Delicious and plentiful!

The next few pictures were taken at Xiawulai Scenic Resort - amazing waterfalls and vistas!

A roadside veggie and fruit market - can you say fresh?

Chae with her fav - mango...we enjoyed a lot of mango while we were there!

THE Bee Man - we stopped in his shop and tried a few different honeys. I brought home a bottle of flower honey...so good!

Checking in to the hotel at the city where the Show is being held...very lively

Lobby art...

Supper with the judges amd a chance to meet the stewards. 

They must have known my favs!

A dip in the spectacular pool befor sleep - gotta do something to wear off part of the 16 dishes we enjoyed!