It was overcast and toasty warm early in the day. The photos below are evidence of the gray tones. It took us several minutes to get to the area where the races were taking place, a big park!
On our way to the festivities, we both agreed that we don't check out enough cultural activities in Taiwan and vowed to work to change that.
We had a great time and I hope you enjoy these photos of our day.
Ready to brave the muggy day at the park.
The celebration from a distance.
This is the dragon display at the entrance.
My sweetie pie.
I, reluctantly, posed for several photos. She is so photogenic. I, on the other hand, think photos do little more than accentuate my not-so-encouraging hairline...lol.
Off to the races! The boats were pretty far from the shore so good shots were tough to get.
Watching the rowers and seeing how long a race lasts gave me an appreciation for the athleticism of the teams.
Most of the races were closely contested. 
A victorious team returning to shore. The TV cameras were busily interviewing many of the participants.
A cool look at the intricacy of the boat design.
The female teams garnered a lot of excitement and attention from the media.
Not sure what belly dancing has to do with dragon boat racing, but they were nice to look at.
Another fun day with Catherine. It turned out to be a rain-soaked afternoon but we managed to see the sights regardless. Next year I plan on getting a better spot on the shoreline in order to capture the boats in action up close...stay tuned!
