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觀音鼻起攀點←扛車→塔瓦溪口→下南田→南田部落→達仁→大武(南迴鐵路)→高雄

清晨4:40，東方海平面緩緩染紅天空，鐵雲隨著旭日武動太極，海，依舊規律地磨躇鵝卵石。

6點用過咖啡和麵包後，就再回去觀音鼻找我們的單車。今天順利多了，車子穿越樹林、碎石坡、灌叢、草坡最後終於到了下切處。我們利用繩索控制速度慢慢將車子自陡壁垂送回海邊。共花了3小時。

我們坐在海岸邊的瀑布下痛快的沖涼，並欣賞著遠方的太平洋，人生中最舒暢的感受就是如此吧! 回到中心牧場，單車終於可以騎了，我們就在快樂的騎乘中告別美麗的太平洋岸。

DAY 04 Dawa river- Dawu

Weather: 32-34° cloudy, sunny afternoon

Start 6:00 – Arrival 12:00

Distance: 16km

We woke up to admire the magical sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. We did some Taijiquan with the rising sun and enjoyed a frugal breakfast. For the fourth time we traversed the ”Nose of Guanyin” in order to carry our bikes down the slope. We used a rope system to lower our bicycles down the cliff. Three hours later, we finally and successfully had all of our gear off the cliff and back on the coast. We took a refreshing shower at the Tawa waterfall and then packed away our tent and other gear. Riding out of the last part of Alangyi ancient trail, we felt a pang of sadness about leaving this beautiful view and nearing the end of our adventure. Reaching the concrete road, we road slowly back to civilization as if trying to slow down time. On the way, we passed by the small village of Nantian.

Unfortunately, we heard that the Taiwanese government is planning to put some radioactive garbage in this village. We sincerely hope that will never happen for Alangyi is the last untouched place along Taiwan’s coast. Let it be always as it is… wild, magic and magnificent!

We rode the final kilometres near the coast until we reached Dawu. The magic of Alangyi still nestled in our hearts, our journey ended there.

Ending

Riding bicycles definitely provided us the space and the time to penetrate the diversity of the island’s landscape, as well as encouraging closer connections with its inhabitants. Four days of this impressive journey gave us a wonderful and deep sense of satisfaction. The wildness of the ocean, the heat of the sun, the comforting push of the wind, the sound of the waves, the freshness of the flowing rivers and the kisses of rain on our skins accompanied us on our journey and brought our senses alive. The greatness of the mountains, rivers and sea came along with the warm heartiness of the people that we met on the road. This is the magic of Taiwan!

Picture:

http://photo.xuite.net/linyihua/3410759

http://picasaweb.google.com/nuagedefer/AlangyiDay04#
How much we paid
Train NTD$465
Eating:NTD$294
Total: NTD$759