The ghosts will get you!

The government set up a new beach in the Tainan area and James, our host whose house we inhabit, promised us a trip to the beach today.  Well, Grandma got wind of this and forbid any visit to the beach area.  You know, she climbs to the fourth floor three times a day to refresh the water cups in the ancestor's room. As far as she is concerned, the ghosts are here.

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