Congrats! That's great news! I've got vague plans of going to Sth America at some stage - your place would be the perfect launching pad.

The 'big downpour' hasn't eventuated yet in Taidong. Today could be the last chance for a while though next week CWB has the front splitting with half lying to the south east and half to the west - wonder if we will get the 'sandwich effect'.