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The article is a personal reflection on the author's visit to the Yehliu Geopark in Taipei, Taiwan, showcasing the park's unique geological formations and the author's appreciation for nature's beauty.

Abstract

The author shares their experience at Yehliu Geopark, highlighting the park's otherworldly landscape shaped by the forces of nature, including seawater, waves, and winds. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the author conveys a deep connection with the sea and its majestic appeal, emphasizing the park's distinctive rock formations such as the Mushroom rocks, Candle shaped rocks, and the iconic Queen's head. The article is accompanied by the author's own photographs, capturing the essence of the park's natural artistry. The visit prompts the author to quote Van Morrison, expressing the liberating feeling of being near the sea. The piece is written in response to a nature-inspired prompt for the publication Reciprocal, and the author extends gratitude to the editors and mentions other writers' works on the same theme.

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  • The author expresses a profound emotional connection with the sea, finding it both astounding and mysterious.
  • The author is awestruck by the geological formations at Yehliu Geopark, particularly the Queen's head, and considers them mesmerizing.
  • The author appreciates the park's natural beauty as an example of nature's art, shaped by geological processes over time.
  • The author encourages readers to subscribe to their work and follow them on various social media platforms, indicating a desire to share their experiences and insights more broadly.
  • The author acknowledges the inspiration drawn from the nature-inspired prompt by Dr. Preeti Singh and Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, suggesting a collaborative and supportive community of writers.

NATURE | LIFE | INSPIRATION

Geological Landscape that Looks Otherworldly

All courtesy of the majestic mixture of seawater, wave, and winds.

Image by Sharon Ang from Pixabay

“Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” — Van Morrison

I feel the same way whenever I have been near the majestic seas in my life — astounding in appearance, mysterious in nature, and bubbling with excitement. Season changes come and go, but they never lose their attraction or appeal.

It has been quite a while since I’ve been near the sea, but I would like to share some pictures from the Yehliu Geopark of Taipei, Taiwan. It has a cape of around 1700 meters formed in Datun Mountain, reaching the Pacific Ocean.

The overview of the place is like a giant turtle submerging in the seas, also called “Yehliu Turtle” Due to constant sea erosion, weathering, and earth movements, a peculiar scenery consisting of rock foundations in a variety of designs like Mushroom rocks, Candle shaped rocks, Pot shaped rocks, a Queen’s head, and Fairy shoe scattered on the beach for everyone to enjoy.

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I’m posing near the beach with the background of the rock formations.

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This is the back side of the iconic Queen’s head carved in the middle and attracting thousands of visitors every day to admire her beauty. ❤️💕

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I’m raising my hands in absolute delight to thank the Gods of the sea for creating such mesmerizing beauty. 💕💕

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I could not stop myself from taking one big bite of the hamburger sandwich here.😂😂

According to the official website, around three million visit this park. I had the most fantastic time paying homage to nature’s marvelous art on the side of the sea.

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I wrote this post in response to Dr. Preeti Singh and Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar's nature-inspired prompt for Reciprocal:

Sincere thanks to the editors of Reciprocal: Sahil Patel, Dr. Preeti Singh, and Yana Bostongirl for their consistent support and encouragement. ❤️❤️

I read two amazing articles today on this prompt:

Duncan Klein’s take on the prompt is so beautiful:

Joyce Nielsen’s beautiful post:

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