NOV. 1: TAIPEI TO LOS ANGELES

Jading spaces

Our last day in Taiwan includes riding the MRT to the renowned National Palace Museum, an afternoon of haggling at the Jade Market and a quick visit to the monumental Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Then it's back to California, but never fear: There's still a November wedding reception in Fresno for friends and family who couldn't make the trip to Taiwan. Who says nuptial rites should last just a day?

HIGHLIGHTS

* The Ch'ing Dynasty ivory miniature landscapes in the National Palace: one tiny palm-sized carving includes 34 human figures and nine boats.   * One last lunch of dumplings!   * Samantha's mom helping us bargain for jade.   * Watching the changing of the guard at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial.

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