Ocean view from the foothills of the mountains in Hualien near Taroko
Marian studying the menu at an Atayal cuisine restaurant
Southern Hualien near Ruisui.
Southern Hualien near Ruisui.
Southern Hualien near Ruisui.
Southern Hualien near Ruisui.
Higher vantage point
I didn't know that you could (or would want to) make an alcoholic drink from this.
First day training before hands-on work begins
Learning about tools.
Proof that Alan visited the village.
Participants learn how to find the contour.
A-frame practice, marking out swales
Local tomato-like fruit

Agroforestry: coffee and vegetables interplanted.
Harvested bananas
Message on our hotel room wall.
Local fields around Ruisui area
Betel nut trees overlooking the valley
New tea plants
Earthbag foundation work.








Close up of tomato-like plant
Tumeric
Preparation for greywater treatment system

Swales completed
Replanting along swales



























































Job's tears
Job's tears























































Pipa plant


Completed banana circle
Completed swales, plantings, greywater treatment system