The first generation of the Taipei Confucius Temple also known as 臺北孔子廟, was originally constructed in 1879. From what I can gather from some searching on the Internet, it was originally located where the current Taipei First Girls High School is now located. The original temple was torn down during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan in... Continue Reading →
Jinbaoshan 金寶山, which translates to 'Golden Treasure Mountain' is a serene cemetery site located in the Yangmingshan 陽明山 mountains on the north coast of Taiwan. Jinbaoshan is known for its vast burial sites and tower covering the mountainside, its view of the north coast, many sculpture gardens and the gravesite of famous Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng. Thousands... Continue Reading →
When they say you can get just about anything at a Taiwanese Service Stop, they weren't kidding! This is the main entrance to a rest stop/service center off the highway, not an amusement park or shopping mall! I guess it was kind of an amusement shopping center considering what it housed. This Service... Continue Reading →
I had the opportunity to celebrate Preston's 1 month birthday with him. I even got a slight smile, I wonder what he was dreaming of? What a cutie pie! One of my favorite pictures of Preston is to the right, where his expression is priceless! Can you see defiance in his face? Ha! Already at... Continue Reading →
I visited the Dalongdong Baoan Temple 大龍峒保安宮 also known as the Taipei Baoan Temple 臺北保安宮 when I was in the Datong District in Taipei, Taiwan. The architecture and adornments are absolutely beautiful! The original temple which was a simple wooden structure was built in 1760. The temple was replaced in 1804, and through the centuries has been extended and improvements... Continue Reading →
Looking for a place to stay when you visit Taipei, Taiwan? Check into The Grand Hotel (圓山大飯店). It's a true landmark located on Yuanshan (圓山) in the Zhongshan District. If you've ever flown into the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) you may have already caught a glimpse if this 14 story, golden tiled palace. It was the tallest... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure which bond is tighter, a man and his dog, or a man and his Hog! A lot of hard work, sweat and time went into customizing this Harley Davidson Softail! Custom pipes, wheels, fender, lights, mirrors, case covers, paint... and that's just the short list! Dave started Harley Wrinkle Black coating his bike before... Continue Reading →
I stumbled onto this video when I was procrastinating and absolutely loved it! So, of course I wanted to share it. I give Dove a standing ovation to their long running Real Beauty campaign to 'provoke discussion and encourage debate' on the subject of women's self esteem. That said, as a photographer and a photoshop... Continue Reading →
Happy Valentine's Day! XOXO
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