The photographs to come

Tomorrow in the early morn I will join a group of co-workers and head to Hualien. We will be hiking, exploring Taroko Gorge and the surrounding area. An overnighter, and I may take a few photos. I should probably get to sleep soon since it's 11:35 pm now, and we are meeting at 5:00 am tomorrow.


On a side note, I've been seeing the stray kitten regularly in my neighbourhood. It's favourite thing to say is "meooooow!"

Leisurely mornings

I don't have to be at work until 11:30. So, basically I'm spoiled being able to sleep in late (even though I don't usually!). I do work into the night, however I live so close by that my commute is nonexistent.

Meow!

Sometime, several weeks ago I heard a cat meowing from under a car in front of my apartment. Tonight I saw (likely the same) cat, meowing at the top of its lungs once again. When I came around the corner the scruffy white thing dashed under a car, still meowing. I tried to coax it out, however unsuccessful. Probably a good thing. It being that close to my house, it may have accidentally walked into my building, gone up the first flight of stairs, and into my place.

Night market dinner

Cooked fresh before my eyes. I may be going into salt overload.

About the city

In rainy Taipei, the Presidential Building:



Red Pavilion Theatre:




Further depths of Ximen:




I felt like I was back in Tokyo.


Snake Alley Night Market:






I wasn't supposed to take a picture of the snakes. When I took out my camera to take a picture of an ointment that claimed to cure of some type of bodily infection (photos to prove it), the elderly woman started grumbling and got out of her chair to block her display. That's when I took out my handy 2 x .... I mean, that's when I put my camera away.


Longshan Temple:



Shihlin Night Market:

Speaking Contest

The final Speaking Contest was held today (we had a practice round last week). Each student had to read and perform a short poem. This week they read much better. Last week some students didn't want to go on stage, and some forgot large portions of their poem.

One month

One month till my flight back to Canada. I'm looking forward to it because I miss my people! That being said, it's sad and strange to think about leaving after being here for this long. Only four weekends left, so I need to chose my outings wisely. I'll have to brace myself for culture shock once more.