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snapshot of a brand new building
 from the passenger seat

the 15th day of the 8th moon

The youngsters suggest we have a western cake to celebrate the
moon festival for a change. So we have this tasty brownie.
















The senoirs consider tradition more important and the authentic
moon cake perennial. This one has the Mandala on top.
















To settle the opposition, someone brings in many moons.
These are called "pay den so" in Cantonese.

Sapphire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     a crown on a residence building

Taipei 101

            was once the tallest















              bird's-eye view from the 85th floor

roaming about

heading toward the city proper from Taoyuan International Airport...
the Grand Hotel in sight
















       a glimpse of Taipei 101 from the freeway

the Wedding House

In Fengshui, everybody at the time of birth is allotted "four pillars"
as is of constructions. Most people of Chinese origin check to ensure
that the four pillars of the two individuals to be wedded go together;
if they match the marriage is believed to bring happiness and prosperity.

basketwork

                       fine workmanship















                                top layer















             second layer, another storage case















                             intertwined

Don't work too hard!

See this mouse here. It worked and worked, by and by it couldn't
respond, and then all of a sudden it stopped working all together.

             A new one is in charge here now.

The 5th day of the 5th moon

               a basketful of rice dumplings















     a closer look ... it says dragon boat festival















                             bundled up















                              unwrapped















                a very filling kind of food















 I like this vegan one; the aroma of the mushrooms and the
       aromatic leaves blended very well together.















                         We've emptied it.















 can be used for flower arrangement among other things ...

fascinating

been attracted to the lanterns placed on the rooftop of this high-rise. 
It was windy when I took this one.

 I waited several hours until the wind stilled to take this one
     without a tripod. The lanterns glow all through the night.

festive

traditional Chinese lanterns in a mall in Mongkok

1881

the mast...
the place used to be the marine police headquarters



















just love the chandelier, but wouldn't fancy sitting
beneath...















                         my cup of soup
                                hee hee
                    see the truffle on top?















                                  why
                            it's crooked



















                      festivity

savor

                                Petrus















                               the menu















                    lollipops from the mall

playful

                      This is our family dog.















                  His name is Inu. Look at him















                    how he juggles his toy















                            very playful















                              gnawing















                              very lively















                     Isn't he adorable!















              Smart and good-looking too.

silhouette

                   C'est moi.

Wan Chai

Watching from across the harbour

Ginza

 It was a pleasant window shopping experience.

a heaven

           "To see ... a heaven in a ... flower ..."

on vacation

                   The birds are on vacation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

They will come home soon when the trees are lush.

radiance

                     




                Magnificent ovens!












               


                       The firewood.















              A dimmer look makes it dreamy.