C'est magnifique, Josh, and congrats! The velours from Robert's historic haul are spectacular, and even your splendid photos do not do them justice. They need to be seen, handled and worn to be truly appreciated. You should definitely wear it this Autumn and Winter, and perhaps we can plan a...
Mike: Thanks. Much has changed in Taiwan since your harrowing cab ride in the 70's. We found the cabbies in Taipei uniformly friendly, polite, and easily engaged in pleasant conversation. We even enjoyed a discourse on old jade and the antiques market with one cabbie while stuck in traffic...
Walking to supper and admiring the lights of Taipei 101.
More so than major American metropolises, Taipei has a seemingly endless selection of eateries and restaurants. It seemed to me that the most prolific and common business in Taipei involve food.
August 8th phonetically sounds...
Educated abroad, Dr. Sun was known to have a fondness for fedoras, as illustrated by this portrait.
Hip-Hoppers and Break Dancers gather in the veranda of the memorial hall by early afternoon...
...while old men play Chinese Chess.
Sculpture of a youthful Sun Yat-sen.
Back at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in the afternoon.
Completed in 1972, the memorial hall honors the founding father of modern China, acknowledged by the communists and nationalists alike.
"National Father Memorial Hall".
Hourly changing of the guard.
The stately bronze of Dr. Sun...
The indoor stalls of the Guang Fu Market are only a few city blocks away from the towering giant of steel and glass.
Youngster peddling his bike and popsicles.
We are back for more steamed buns.
It does not take long to develop an affinity for certain vendors and their wares.
Small...
Notes On Our Summer Travels Across Longitude And Time Zones (Part 3)
Morning stroll to the market again on August 8th. Lydia and Ryan still have not acclimated to the timezone or heat and humidity, so I plan our day accordingly.
Taipei 101 is one of the most photogenic skyscrapers...
Eric: Thanks for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the photos. We are finally back in Minnesota and I will be posting more photos from our trip in the next few days.
Alan: Always a treat to view your beautiful photo sets. Great landscapes and portraits of your family. The...
Thanks, Fellas!
I really appreciate the kind remarks, gentlemen!
Manfred: We are having a ball, but it is a long time to be away from home and work for three plus weeks! Our best wishes to you and your family as well.
David: It will feel downright cold when we return to Minnesota next...
Ordinary Guy: Things have changed much since your last visit, but I think most all of it for the better. Thanks for your kind words!
Chasseur: Splendid images from Taiwan and Alaska. Just a bit cooler during your visit than it is here now!
Pearls Of The Orient
Posting a few snapshots from our past week in Macau and Hong Kong. It is monsoon season here, with humidity in the 80% range and near matching temperature and dew points in the upper 80's. Just brushed by Typhoon Kai-tak a few days ago. We are headed back to Taipei for...
The Sun still has not come out from behind the clouds, but it is warming up very rapidly.
Trimming and taming the verdant brush.
Old and new at sunset.
Taipei 101 aglitter. The tower's lights change colors on a daily basis.
Supper at a small, owner/chef run bistro with a Peter...
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