7/23 與小孩，基隆嶼 Geocaching

基隆嶼燈塔 Geocache


兩位獵友 biotor 與 macurlew 相繼在兩個台灣離島（龜山島與基隆嶼）放上 geocaches，我便營營汲汲的想上路去尋寶。但是，龜山島門檻太高，需要有高山嚮導才能申請。基隆嶼就簡單的多，只要集滿 15 個人，船就會開。我的運氣不錯，打電話給船老大就發現，下午剛好有船班要出航。


Keelung Island lighthouse
Ya, FTF!

Yesterday, I planed on this cache. And this morning, we went for it. But, before we stepped on Taipei metro, I called Keelung Visitors Center. They told me that currently, the speed board to the island need to arrange and at least 15 persons is necessary. But, they also told me that I'm a lucky one. Because there is a schedule at 2:30 p.m.. So, I came back home, and invite other hunters to join. However, it's is too hurry, no others could attend (Sorry, guys, I should ask you earlier. ).

We took TRA local train to Keelung. I was kind of surprised, it is crowed on train. I thought it should be empty, because most of people will take on their own car as transport. It is good to see that public transportation is still quite welcomed. This is good for environment and the Earth.

This is my first time to be in the Keelung port. There are lots of warrior and container ships in it. There are very beautiful and huge to look beside them. And when the board sailed out of Keelung port, we could see the Keelung island not very far away. It is kind of small. When we came near, it became larger and larger, and vivid in color. I was wondering if I could swim from Keelung port to this island. I think if it is allowed, I should have no problem of doing so. In face, I will be eager to achieve it.

Unexpectedly, when we took on island, all visitors are arranged to an island turing. It is an one-hour touring and the lighthouse is not included. I asked for the leading guide if we want to quit the touring and go directly to the lighthouse. He is very unhappy about my request. He told me that I have only one hour, it's not likely I will make it on time, and I will definitely delay every body's schedule. I convinced him that I won't delay every body, and I will be back to the boarding port before 4:00 p.m.. After some negotiation, he finally said OK, but I could still see his unhappiness from his face. Well, sorry about this, but my major purpose is geocaching, not turing.

Just as the guide told us, it's difficult to make it on time. The time is around 3:00 p.m.. The sun is right on the top. There were almost no clouds on the sky and the temperature is also high. My two sons quit on the half way. I could only leave them on the way to wait there for me, because I knew if I took them, we will all not make it. I took breath large and frequently. I became kind of dizzy. I suspected it's because I took too much oxygen, but later, my wife told me it's because I got too less carbon dioxide in my blood. I felt benumb of my arms. But it's OK, because I have arrived on the top and lighthouse is in front of me. It is all worthy, the view on the island is very clear, I got an 360 degree view on the top. I could saw the Taiwan island very clearly. The most importantly, the cache is found.

At the last, we made it on time, without any delay to other visitors. And my body recovered at the journey back to Keelung port. We enjoy Burger King very much after.

Thanks macurlew, this is really a journey hardly forgettable. Thanks for your caches to give us a change to visit Keelung island. I'm thinking now, the Turtle island for our next.

The Cache and the Lighthouse


Check for boarding


On Board


Warrior Ship 935


Came Near Keelung Island


Arrived


The Coolest Place on Island


Hard and Hot Journey


Cache and Log


Thanks for the Guide!


Another Side of The Island


Look Back to the Trail to Lighthouse


Tai-Ma Ship and BuBu's cache


Tai-Ma Ship


Happy Journey!



Abandoned Tourists center
Ya, we got two FTFs this day.

This cache is not difficult. However, it must be I'm too short. I use a mirror to help me to locate. The mirror introduced by Haima is really useful. I suggest to every hunter.

Detail of our this journey of this island is another log, (visit link)

Thanks macurlew, for so many island-serial caches, include Kinmen. I long for your hidings.

The Cache & The Log


The Tourists Center