https://theklarsafar.com/2019/11/25/without-you/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/carter-deng-sign.jpegCarter & Deng signhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nilsson-at-piano2-1.jpgNilsson at Piano22019-11-25T07:58:17+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2019/08/26/its-a-slippery-slope-to-going-native-in-taiwan/2019-09-15T02:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2018/11/21/this-is-your-mind-how-i-learned-to-shut-up-and-scrub-the-toilet/2018-11-21T08:17:29+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2018/06/08/without-scout/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-1.jpgSnugglingScout could never stay out of our bed...neither could Bodhihttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-2.jpgMerry ChristmasShe loved waiting for Santa...for weeks.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sctou-3.jpgHigh atop Seven Star MaountainBorn in Cleveland, Ohio...Scout came with us all the way to Taiwan.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-4.jpgYing & YangJake and Scout liked hanging out. https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-5.jpgBasking in the sun.She loved her sunny spots.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-6.jpgTime for bed.She's trying to tell us it's bedtime.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-7.jpgSiblingsShe loved her little brothershttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-8.jpgNew FriendsScout made friends wherever she went.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-9.jpgHalfway ThereJake & Scout arrived in San Francisco - halfway to Taiwan. https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scout-10.jpgSunshine GirlMore basking in the sunshine.2018-06-08T16:56:32+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2017/01/30/hes-really-gone-now/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/puppyjake.jpgpuppyjakehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/summer-2012-207.jpgsummer-2012-207https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/summer-2012-209.jpgsummer-2012-209https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sony-cybershot-031.jpgsony-cybershot-031https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/october-2012-004.jpgoctober-2012-004https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/january-2013-012.jpgjanuary-2013-012https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/january-2013-041.jpgjanuary-2013-041https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jake-stick.jpgjake-stickhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jake-mountains.jpgjake-mountainshttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jake-fox-hollow.jpgjake-fox-hollow2017-01-30T20:11:46+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2016/03/07/catching-up-part-4-the-tip-of-the-upside-down-banana/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/banana.jpgbananahttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/smokey-joes-kending.jpgSmokey Joe's Kendinghttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/screen-shot-2016-02-15-at-10-35-09-pm.pngScreen Shot 2016-02-15 at 10.35.09 PMKenting, the tip of the upside down banana.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3330.jpgDSCN3330https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3359.jpgDSCN3359https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3322.jpgDSCN3322https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3315.jpgDSCN3315https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3257.jpgDSCN3257https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3317.jpgDSCN3317https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn3323.jpgDSCN33232016-03-08T13:29:02+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2015/12/16/catching-up-part-3-chinese-new-year/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3206.jpgDSCN3206The Limmer Family, friends of ours here in Taipei launch their lantern.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3235.jpgDSCN3235A successful launch of our Family's Dreams.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_8106.jpgIMG_8106Street food: squid on a stick before frying.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_8105.jpgIMG_8105Street food: Squid on a stick after frying.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3190.jpgDSCN3190Bodhi's illustraion of super tough - a stick man with bicepshttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3187.jpgDSCN3187"Fun in Taiwan" & "Great career progress"https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3193.jpgDSCN3193Griffin paints his wish on our lantern: "I wish I could get Halo 5 sooner."https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3196.jpgDSCN3196Griffin & Bodhi with the Limmer Girls.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3185.jpgDSCN3185Bodhi's wish.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dscn3189.jpgDSCN31892016-01-30T03:37:05+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/09/14/willy-nilly-hillbillies-hit-the-stinky-mountains/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6128.jpgSmaller FallsThroughout the mountains of Taiwan, small streams and waterfall abound.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6129.jpgAnother Small WaterfallAnother small waterfall.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6135.jpgSuspension BridgeBeautiful family finishes the hike in harmony.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6132.jpgbamboo thicketFabulous, towering bamboo and various jungle vegetation greeted us along the route. https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6125.jpgWaterfallThis is the Juansi Waterfall. A beautiful spot we highly recommend.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6123.jpgJake begs for a snackWhile we rested at the Juansi Waterfall, we had snacks and Jake decided he needed some food too so he tried his best to beg for chips (crisps for our UK readers).https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6122.jpgTwo hats are better than oneGriffin had lent Bo one of his "cool hats" for the hike but they had a minor falling out at the waterfall so he decided two hats are better than one.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6119.jpgTrailheadThe trail started in the midst of the tall grass that covers many of the mountains here. I've been told it's one of the plants that has adapted to the sulfurous soil and air.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6116.jpgJake & Scout RefresmentIt's hot here in Taiwan this time of year but not quite as hot in the mountains. Even though they've recently had haircuts to help them keep cool, we always make sure our pets get plenty of water.2015-12-03T11:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2015/11/29/catching-up-part-2-hiking-seven-star-mountain/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/screen-shot-2015-11-29-at-7-35-33-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-29 at 7.35.33 PMhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7277.jpgIMG_7277The trail beginshttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7279.jpgIMG_7279Looking up to our destinationhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7295.jpgIMG_7295A lonely dog treks.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7272.jpgIMG_7272Beautiful mountains of Yangmingshan National Park.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7278.jpgIMG_7278https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7271.jpgIMG_7271The Klars Afar on the move.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7270.jpgIMG_7270https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7276.jpgIMG_7276Above the tree line, the mountain is covered with silver blooming grasses.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_7274.jpgIMG_7274More surrounding mountains.2015-11-30T11:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2015/11/09/catching-up-part-1-featuring-a-giant-stone-phallus/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dscn3014-1.jpgDSCN3014 (1)https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/double-p.jpgMonumental StoneThis was part of the exhibit where they showed the dependence on "fertility" gods.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_7219_2.jpgIMG_7219_2https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_7226_2.jpgIMG_7226_2https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_7224_2.jpgIMG_7224_2https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_7213_2.jpgChicken Coophttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_7212.jpgAboriginal BedGriffin tried out the bed in one of the exhibits.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn3026.jpgGondolaSeen from the gondola ride from the lake - up and over the mountainhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn3025.jpgSun Moon LakeView of the Lake from the Gondolas.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn3024.jpgSun Moon LakeView of the lake from the gondolas.2015-11-10T09:59:20+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2015/06/15/beheaded-by-the-green-dragon-crescent-blade/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/decapitation1.jpgDecapitationThis is when Guang Yu decided to cut my head off....was it something I said?https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/decapitation-e1433950054293.jpgDecapitationhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7190.jpgIMG_7190https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7190_2.jpgIMG_7190_2https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7189.jpgIMG_7189https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7189_2.jpgIMG_7189_2https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7188.jpgIMG_7188https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7188_2.jpgRed Lion at DuskThe entrance to WenWu Temple is guarded by two large red lions crouching on big white balls.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7187.jpgIMG_7187https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_7187_2.jpgIMG_7187_22015-06-15T15:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2015/04/23/a-fabulous-trip-to-sun-hoon-lake/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_83551.jpgDouble HoonClay and Carter Hoon enjoy the Gondola.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_83542.jpgBoys to MenKlar & Hoon Males set the hearts of local girls all aflutter.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_83531.jpgDouble DinnerDinner with two families is twice as nice.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_83541.jpgIMG_8354https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7238.jpgOn the Lookout for LoutsLocal sign warns agains buying anything from louts.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7236.jpgHorseboatBoats on the lake decorated with tasteful restraint.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7235_2.jpgOld AcquaintanceMidnight on the Lake with my old friend Zack, ringing in the new year right.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7203.jpgWaiting for the Cable GuyGondola to the top of a nearby mountain.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7201.jpgGoing UpGetting higher at Sun Moon Lake.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7199_2.jpgNowhere but UpBodhi sets his sights on the top.2015-04-24T09:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2015/02/24/christmas-in-taipei-where-santa-comes-12-hours-earlier-but-the-blog-doesnt-go-up-any-sooner/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/scout-waits.jpgTwas the night before Christmas and all through the house...https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2914.jpgDSCN2914https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2916.jpgA new video game!https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2915.jpgAn new language besides Chinese to study!https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2918.jpgChocolate goes a long way with Bodhi.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2917.jpgDSCN2917https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2920.jpgJake wants to help open presents.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2919.jpgA big bag full of Santashttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2922.jpgDSCN2922https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn2921.jpgJake gets more aggressive.2015-02-25T02:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/12/31/2014-in-review/2014-12-31T01:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/12/24/happy-holly-daze-seasons-greetings-from-taiwan-where-santa-comes-12-hours-earlier-than-cleveland/2014-12-27T17:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/11/22/in-the-footsteps-of-headhunters-hualien-and-taroko-gorge/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/suhua-highway-qingshui-cliffs-003.jpgThe Coastal HighwayThe Coastal Highway has stunning views of Taiwan's east coast.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_6390.jpgBodhi gets Brain FreezedA frozen watermelon juice drink from a street vendor put Bodhi in a stupor.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_6394.jpgHualien at NightBecky and the boys pose with local rockers in Hualien.2014-12-10T02:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/10/19/river-tracing-in-wulai-3/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/screen-shot-2014-10-15-at-10-36-13-pm.pngWhere is WuLai?2014-11-12T03:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/09/29/bow-wows-on-the-beach/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kite-takes-flight.jpgKite takes flightOur new friends let us play with their raft so it seemed only fair that we let them fly our kite.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/the-eagles-have-landed.jpgThe Eagles Have LandedOnce we were in sight of the water, Jake & Scout, Griff and Bo made a bee line to the shore.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/surfin-jake.jpgSurfin' JakeThe only thing Jake likes better than swimming is rolling in dirt after swimming.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/scooter-surf.jpgScout & AboutScout prefers to wade into the depths at her own pace and rarely goes deeper than her tummy - which is not very deep.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rolling-in-it.jpgRolling In ItYou can usually find Jake in the water or in the dirt.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mommy-bo-at-lunch.jpgMommy & Bo at LunchSometimes lunch tastes better when you're sitting on Mommy's lap.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/life-raft.jpgLife RaftDogs adrift searching for shorehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jake-to-the-rescue.jpgJake to the RescueJake rarely likes to be far from Becky if he can help it. Here he swims out to rescue her from the Boogie Board.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6202.jpgDogs Away!Ahoy, Matey! Have you any Scoobie Snacks on board? https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6201.jpgThe Wavey TrainIt appears they like to snuggle when they're afraid of drowning.2014-10-01T12:31:19+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/09/02/how-we-now-roll-on-the-magic-rock/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/center-console.pngVoyager Center ConsoleWe can't figure out what that shown in the red box is or how to work it...any suggestions? (click on image to enlarge)https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/center-console.jpgCenter Consolehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/meditation-bench.jpgMeditation AltarA beautiful piece made of two different types of wood fashioned in the 1800s. (click on image for enlarged view)https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/taipei-swagger-wagon.jpgTaipei Swagger Wagon2014-09-02T16:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/08/11/the-klars-afar-rented-a-car/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/typhoon-approaching.jpgTyphoon ApproachingThe wind was picking up and the clouds were swirling on Taiwan's North Coast.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/tp-motor-club.jpgTP Motor Clubhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/shimen-2.jpgThe Shimen Arch This natural arch was carved over time as the inward and outward movement of the tides eroded the bottom of this land mass, leaving behind an archway when the land was subsequently pushed upward.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/shimen-1.jpgThe Shimen ArchThis view is from the ocean-side of the rock formation.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/parcour-griff.jpgParcour GriffGriffin has not yet been to the emergency room in this country and he seems determined to remedy that situation as soon as possible.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/klar-bath.jpgKlar BathThe three Klar boys soak up the healing powers of the sulfurous water heated by volcanic activity deep below the surface ( we hope).https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/griff-bo-looking-convertible-cool.jpgBo and Griff in the M3Bodhi and Griffin pose in the back of the Beamer. "We like this car, Daddy. We should buy ti."https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/family-on-the-rocks.jpgFamily on the RocksFamily on the Rocks: Becky, Griff & Bo take a picturesque opportunity to pose on a bridge to nowhere.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dethys-griff-bo.jpgThe Dethys, Griff & BoMike & Andrea Dethy with their beautiful sons pose with Bodhi & Griffin.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/convertible1.jpgConvertible2014-08-16T13:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/07/24/north-coast-recon/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5820.jpgThe NephewsI asked the older one what his name was and he said Harry. I asked him what the younger one's name was and he said it was Potter. I think he was pulling my leg, don't you?https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5819.jpgIMG_5819https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5818.jpgTwin CandlesticksA rock formation in the sea known as the Twin Candlesticks.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5797.jpgBeach SceneThe first beach.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5815.jpgBecky and MeSomebody had trouble getting her helmet off.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5811.jpgBecky, Amanda and Nephew #1Becky with Amanda and her oldest Nephew.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5810.jpgBeach TwoThe Second Beach.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5805.jpgWind CaveThe Wind Cave as seen from the other side looking out at the sea.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5802.jpgAmanda & BecsThey showed us a cave carved by the wind and surf where we will soon take our boys to explore.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5801.jpgMenuThe Menu of the 88 Restaurant. They explained that "This morning, they were swimming in the sea. Then someone catched them and now they were on the menu."2014-07-26T21:40:10+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/07/17/whats-has-more-gas-than-daddy-on-a-sunday-morning-fumaroles/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/steambird.jpgSteambirdhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2149.jpgYangminshan Park View 1https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2148.jpgYangminshan View 2https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2147.jpgYangminshan View 3https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/the-top-as-seen-from-halfway.jpgThe Top as Seen from HalfwayContent to settle for halfway, here is the top as seen from the point of our furthest progress (halfway).https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/griffin-begins-to-tire.jpgGriffin Begins to TireAfter climbing a while in the heat his resolve begins to falter.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/griffin-before-water.jpgGriffin Before WaterEven with encouragement from both his parents, Griffin REFUSES to budge without a drink of water...seen here practically dying of thirst.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/griffin-after-water.jpgGriffin After WaterIt takes not only a big drink of H2O but also a big hug from Mommy to get back his smile.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/griffin-14-of-the-way-up.jpgGriffin 1/4 of the Way UpWe encounter a sign that destroys Giffin's motivation. We are ONLY a quarter of the way up!https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/griffin-starts-to-climb.jpgGriffin Starts to ClimbOur ambitious 9 year old son begins the climb full of desire to reach his goal.2014-08-16T14:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/07/09/theyre-back/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5748.jpgSmiley ScoutScout is all smiles to be back with the family.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_5750.jpgBodhi & JakeBodhi & Jake got reacquainted in the living room of our new apartment in Tien Mu.2014-07-10T15:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/07/08/greetings-from-gary-the-gecko-representing-the-tien-mu-welcome-wagon/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2062.jpgOur StreetOur Street Sign.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2061.jpgDSCN2061https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2060.jpgView from the EastView from the East.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2059.jpgOur LaneView from the West.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2058.jpgBuildingOur Buildinghttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2112.jpgMaster BathThe Master Bath https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2127.jpgThe BalconyBodhi shows off our small balcony.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2099.jpgOur View: Taipei 101The tallest building in the world until 2010.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2125.jpgMommy & Daddy's RoomWhere Griff & Bo will jump into bed far too early every weekend morning.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2124.jpgThe Boys' RoomThis is where Griff & Bo will enjoy sweet dreams nightly.2014-08-16T14:15:31+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/30/amazing-park-in-our-neighborhood/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5653.jpgIMG_5653https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5652.jpgBeware of LightningWe should be safe as long as we don't play in the park during thunderstorms.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5651.jpgStream 1Beautiful, pristine stream near our new apartment.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_56491.jpgRestricted PoolI guess if you want to drown you'll have to do it someplace else...https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_56481.jpgIMG_5648https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_56461.jpgFerns in the BreezeThick old growth of ferns border the rushing waters.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5645.jpgIMG_56452014-07-05T20:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/29/getting-in-the-swim-of-things/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pool7.jpgBlastoff!3...2...1...BLASTOFF!!https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pool6.jpgGriff on my shouldersGriffin prepares for his launch.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pool4.jpgKlar Boys in the HouseKlar Boys in Da House.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pool1.jpgVanilla ConeVanilla in the Sunshiinehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5634.jpgTwo on oneTwo against one...I think I would prefer a shark or two.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5632.jpgTag TeamI can't seem to make it to my corner to tag out...https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5624.jpgChillin' BoChillin' Bo goes with the flow.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5618.jpgKiddie PoolKiddie Pool & Slidehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5617.jpgIndoor Lap PoolIndoor lap pool.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5616.jpgIndoor SpaIndoor Spa section2014-06-30T16:27:05+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/27/6-year-old-summer-camp-hip-hop-frenzy/2014-06-30T15:59:09+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/27/a-birthday-abroad/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2087.jpgGriff & the GangGriffin and his Hero Factory Gang.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2082.jpgChocolate Angel Food CakeLight, fluffy and very very chocolatey (is that a word?).https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2081.jpgChoco-Mouth BoChoco-Mouth Bo.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2080.jpgDSCN2080https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2079.jpgDSCN2079https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2078.jpgDSCN2078https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2077.jpgDSCN2077https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2076.jpgDSCN2076https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2075.jpgDSCN2075https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn2074.jpgDSCN20742014-06-30T15:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/24/bam-we-made-it-to-taipei-almost-a-week-ago/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/clown-kids.jpgClown KidsGriffin & Bodhi find ways to entertain themselves.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_55041.jpgGriff & JakeGriff reconnects with his "best friend ever".https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_54971.jpgScoutHappy Scout.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_54951.jpgJakeHappy Jakehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_54851.jpgBecky & DogsMommy with her first two children.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_54821.jpgQuarantine EntranceCouldn't wait to see the dogs...very excited.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_54811.jpgVet HospitalOutisde of the Quarantine Facility.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/first-day-at-camp.jpgFirst Day at CampBodhi & Griff start day camp at TAShttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tas-entrance.jpgTAS EntranceTaipei American Schoolhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bodh-thinker-tas.jpgBodh & Thinker @ TASBodhi gets deep before hitting the playground.2014-06-25T19:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/20/fathers-day-by-the-bay/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5389.jpgLate night at the airport.Sleepy family members getting ready for a very late flight into our future.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5387.jpgGriff & BoGriff & Bo pose as cool young gamer dudes.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5386.jpgIMG_5386https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5385.jpgIMG_5385https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5384.jpgIMG_5384https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5383.jpgFamily at AlcatrazMy beautiful family and the prison I escaped from in 1962 when I was 3 years old.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5382.jpgHappy Father's DayGriff & me on Fisherman's Wharf, Father's Day 2014https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5381.jpgBecky & Her Mojitohttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5380.jpgThe RockThey will never get me back there alive.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5378.jpgIMG_53782014-06-25T13:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/18/whats-halfway-between-cleveland-taipei-san-francisco/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5368.jpgIMG_5368Dinner time at the end of a very long day...cuddles, carbs and rest are on the menu.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5367.jpgIMG_5367https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5366.jpgIMG_5366Griff finds his own branch.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5365.jpgIMG_5365Bo can really climbhttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5364.jpgIMG_5364Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5363.jpgIMG_5363All they need is prehensile tails.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5362.jpgIMG_5362Bodhi & Griff come alive again to climb trees in Golden Gate Park.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5361.jpgIMG_5361Jake and Scout clearly don't mind sleeping in the back of cabs.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5360.jpgIMG_5360https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5359.jpgIMG_53592014-06-18T09:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/2014/06/12/getting-ready-to-be-gone/https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/becky-anne-klotz.jpgBecky & Anne KlotzParting advice from Mentors.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/becky-wilsy.jpgBecky & WilsyColleagues and friends.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kate-becks.jpgKate & BecksGood friends & great parents.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/joanna-becks-kids.jpgJoanna, Becks & KidsGrandma Joanna is a big part of our ever-expanding family.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/joanna-me.jpgjoanna & mehttps://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/high-rez-testing-photo.jpgCA MembershipThe members of Cleveland Aikikai, one of the things I will miss most about Cleveland.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/clyde-me-selie.jpgLast jam session with Clyde MilesHere is a selfie of Clyde attempting to take a selfie that does not make his inordinately large head appear quite so huge.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_5280.jpgEasy2 Team LunchBeautiful weather for an al fresco lunch in The Flats.https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-4.jpgphoto 4https://theklarsafar.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-2.jpgMiss Sprinkle's Kindergarten ClassBuilding team spirit at The Moreland Hills Elementary Unity Day2014-06-13T23:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://theklarsafar.com/about/2015-06-15T23:58:35+00:00weekly0.6https://theklarsafar.comdaily1.02019-11-25T07:58:17+00:00