Jules’ eyes almost popped out of his head when I told him we were going to 貓空 (Maokong) today, since it literally translates to ‘cat sky.’ Visions of cats suspended mid-air — images both enchanting and slightly disturbing — had Jules all in a tizzy. Philip was off earning our livelihood, so Jules and I […]
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Hanging around town
My laptop of 5 1/2 years finally died. Until I find a replacement my posts will be short on text and more visually weighted. Traveling is exhilarating but exhausting, so we’ve been hanging around town lately, exploring new sights closer to home. Here are some shots from the Huashan 1914 Creative Park ( 華山1914文化創意產業園區), a […]
A Birthday Weekend in Taichung (台中): Part I
For my birthday this year, I knew it had to involve three things: my favorite guys, delicious food and a spectacular hike. Check, check and double check! It’s rare that Philip is around for my birthday due to his work schedule, so we felt very lucky this year. Our travel bags are usually half-packed these […]
Giant Water Lilies at Shuangxi Park (雙溪公園大王蓮)
Oooohhh! That’s what Jules and I said when we spotted these beauties at Shuangxi Park, a 15 minute walk from our apartment. A veritable green sanctuary amidst the city chaos, I was sooo happy that these giant Victorian water lilies were still in bloom. However, given that they need very warm water temperatures to survive […]