Outside Taipei

I explored only a little, and it deserves more time, but the coastline of Taiwan is beautiful....Formosa. We drove up to the northeastern coast, where the Japanese built mines for gold and iron. The rock formations are eerily beautiful, caused partially by volcanic activity, the endless pounding of the surf, and the iron deposits that turn them pink. The village we visited, Juifen - or Chuifen, is famous because the movie "City of Sadness" (also about the Japanese occupation) was filmed here.

More Taipei

Shi-lin Night Market, Taipei

Of all the markets, night or otherwise, that I have been to (and that is alot so far...) this one is probably the most crowded. Everyone, old, young, human, animal, on foot, on motorcycle - are there - shopping and eating at the same time. The variety of sights and sounds is fantastic...and tastes! If only for a short time, if I could have two stomachs!! Beware the irresistable garlic sausage - I spilled some in my purse (don't ask) and I fear I will now smell like garlic sausage forever. Although it was delicious.

Cambodian Creatures

Well, a few, anyway. Although you never see enough....

Welcome to The Jungle

There are no words...or pictures, really, that do this justice. Ta Prohm exists probably in a similar state as to when it was "discovered". The jungle has crept up, snuck in, and become part of the structure. Vines and roots intertwine over dancing Apsaras, hold up walls and melt over door openings. It is the most beautiful and mysterious place, and the day we were there it was raining, but the jungle canopy is so thick no rain drops hit your head. And it is quiet and peaceful and who knew there were so many colors of green in the world?