Hong Kong in Global Garden Area

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness,
making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.


- Washington Irving

Hong Kong representing the dolphins on top of fountains,

symbolizing The Ocean Park as one of the best attractions.

Rednesday

Watery Wednesday

Outdoor Wednesday

Pavilion of New Fashion @ Flora Expo




The moon behind the Pavilion

  

This is just one of the 14 Pavillions in International Flora Exposition. I have no time to see it last weekend. The structured wall outside of this building is made of 100% recycled bottles, combining with bamboo as the main material.

The Vogue Floral Show Magazine will take place in this Pavilion in November and December. By April 2011, the National Geographic Channel will open a special exhibit on boats using 12,500 recyled PET bottles. Looking forward to see this exhibit!

My World Tuesday

Looking at the Sky

Fujian Style Residence

Taipei Intenational Expo is not only showing flowers

but also a garden in a preserved traditional Fujian (Southern China) house.

Reflection of a traditional house

Little Bridge

The place is also known as  Floral Teas

 Weekend Reflections
Sunday Bridges
Our Weekend Memoir

Hungary in Global Garden Area

Hungarian Garden in Flora Expo

(The white building is the Fine Arts Museum)

The Garden of Tradition

In my opinion, Hungary is presenting the Copper and Water Elements...

Saturday Sightings

Sculptures in Serenity Garden



A garden must combine the poetic and
he mysterious with a feeling of serenity and joy.
- Luis Barragan



European Style Garden with Taiwan's Spirit - Unity, Hope, and

"Direction of Spring"

Sculptures in an open Space

Sculptures provide another meaning of Serenity

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

ABC Wednesday-S

Rednesday

Philippines @ Global Garden Area

It's a nice feeling to see our very own participating in Flora Expo

Here's overlooking Mayon Volcano

My wish list Rice Terraces

My World Tuesday

Flower Wall @ Flora Expo

Finally, I got the chance to see the International Flora Exposition

here in Taipei that started last November 6 and will last until April 26, 2011.

Actually, I only had a glimpse of the exposition site. I don't think

one day is not enough to see everything. I didn't even enter one of the 14 Pavillions.

I arrived at noon, so I only paid $200, got my first souvenir ticket.

What you see here is the Flower Wall

Yellow Flowers are dominant

more, more, more...

At night, the lights changes their color ...

Yellow Mellow Monday

Laughing Elephants

Taipei Flora Expo 2010

Fresh from my old camera

Taken from Global Garden Area - Thailand

Shadow Shot Sunday

Sunday Bridges

Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

Featuring National Taiwan Museum

The Exterior Appearance of National Taiwan Museum

What a shame, I've never been inside :)

Mellow Yellow Monday

Another View of National Theater Hall

National Theater Hall @ Chiang Kai Shek Memorial

 The opposite side of this building is the National Concert Hall.  A place where local and international shows are being held. Too bad, I haven't tried watching anything yet, since I teach at night. :(

Ruby Tuesday

My World Tuesday

Happy Valentine's Day ♥♥♥

I know it's not February 14!

But for the Chinese Calendar (August 16, 2010) is the seventh day of the seventh lunar month (July 7) and known to its name "Qi Xi" or "Seventh Eve". It's translated as Chinese Valentine's Day! According to the ancient story that handed down, there was a cowherd fell in love with a weaver girl. As usual, their love affair was forbidden. Since then, they only see each other up in the sky once a year when Weaver Girl Star (Vega from the West) and Cowherd Star (Altair) helped by Magpie to become their bridge. When you look up in the summer sky, you'll see the couple twinkling towards each other.

In Taiwan, the tradition still celebrated , like the couple will go to Lover's Temple to make a wish for their happiness, and that they will not end up like Vega and Altair. Roses and chocolates are all over, lots of activities like concerts, dates, and the like.

If you're here right now, you can feel that LOVE is in the air! ♥♥♥

Rednesday

Shadow of Trees

The Man-made Lake @ Chiang Kai Shek Memorial

"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come".  

- Chinese proverb

Shadow Shot Sunday

White Bridge at CKS Memorial Hall

Just a little bit focus of the White Bridge @ CKS

Isn't it amazing how people created and maintained a lake in the middle of  busy streets.

Sunday Bridges

Scenic Sunday

Reflection of National Theater Hall

One of the twin hall @ Chiang Kai Shek Memorial

A nice place to relax after visiting/walking the whole area of CKS.

Weekend Reflections

A Home Away from Home

St. Christopher Church 

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." - Hebrews 10:24-25

The church was established after World War II by American Military Personnel who stayed behind after the war. Very few Americans were left in Taiwan, so Filipino Migrant Workers started flocking the church. In 1997, Filipino priest head the church up to now...

From then on, Sundays in the vicinity of St. Christopher Church  in Zhongshan seems like Fiesta. Most of the Filipino Migrant Workers not only participate in Sunday's Mass but also the place where they meet up friends.  The church has different group communities serving people. There are also Filipino stores, restaurants, and park nearby that makes the place a social hub for Filipinos.

The church became my comfort zone when I was still living nearby, and I even volunteered for years as one of the lecturer (bible reader) in English Mass. Truly, the church is home away from home...

By the way, Today is also Father's Day here in Taiwan... 8/8 means Ba ba (or Pa pa)...

A glimpe of St. Christopher

Spiritual Sunday

Shadow Shot Sunday

The Red Flag is Up

Taiwan's Flag

Taken at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

(Military Graduation)

Ruby Tuesday

Rednesday

Just Reflecting Taipei

Taken @ 228 (February 28) Peace Park

July 29, 2002, the day I arrived in Taipei, I can concluded that I'm officially living here for 8 years. I already considered the place - my second home! I might be leaving by end of October, but for now I would like to share the place to all of you, one day at a time! Besides, I have 8 years of captured moments that will last me to post for another 8 year. Enjoy!

The photo above is a park near NTU Hospital Station. The "TAIPEI" is surrounded with lots of Palm too!

Theme Thursday-Palm
Weekend Reflections

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