2016-08-30

Right.


Right.

Originally shared by Diane Attaway

2016-08-21

Taipei as seen from Jiantan (northern part of the city), from the 101 on the left (doesn't look that tall from here)...


Taipei as seen from Jiantan (northern part of the city), from the 101 on the left (doesn't look that tall from here) to Mt. Yangmin on the right (has been moved into the cloud).

You don't see much of the river, but I am sitting on a flood protection dam, the counterpart being visible right opposite. Without these, there would be trouble during typhoons.

Time for some monkey business


Time for some monkey business

Qiangang Park, Taipei

2016-08-20

More than 100 years ago this locomotive started running up and down Mt.


More than 100 years ago this locomotive started running up and down Mt. Ali, up to an elevation of 2260m, and did so until 1973.

Some more information about the line and its rolling stock:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alishan_Forest_Railway

So, I suppose you're not in a hurry, right?


So, I suppose you're not in a hurry, right?

2016-08-19

The nice thing about a temple celebration is the decoration. The not-so-nice thing is the noise.


The nice thing about a temple celebration is the decoration. The not-so-nice thing is the noise.

Sigh...

#taiwan

2016-08-14

Today's lunch was German for a change: fried potatoes, something that simply can't be found on this island.


Today's lunch was German for a change: fried potatoes, something that simply can't be found on this island.

After the rain


After the rain

The camera didn't sadly catch the light fog.

When you live on a tropical island, you won't see any cherry trees (except at significant heights).


When you live on a tropical island, you won't see any cherry trees (except at significant heights). But when you take your dog to the park, you may walk by some wild banana trees instead.

#taiwan

2016-08-08

If you are not sure about Donald Trump's position on a certain issue, this video will eliminate any doubts you may...

If you are not sure about Donald Trump's position on a certain issue, this video will eliminate any doubts you may have had.
https://youtu.be/kSE-XoVKaXg

2016-08-05

You need the right amount of air pollution for such a sunset.


You need the right amount of air pollution for such a sunset.

2016-08-04