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Pingxi Ridge Hike

July 1, 2016 – 10:12 pm
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Pingxi and Shifen Trip 2010

July 1, 2016 – 9:42 pm
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Photo Post: Temple Statue

November 6, 2012 – 3:38 pm
Statue at a Temple near Taipei

I don’t know who this figure is, but I’m curious to find out. The statue was at a temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi. The temple appeared to be dedicated to gods of wealth and fortune, so I assume this fellow has something to do with money. The fact that he is painted all in yellow gold seems to support that idea.

Photo Post: Guardian Lion

November 5, 2012 – 5:14 pm
A Guardian Lion at a Temple on Route 106 Between Taipei and Pingxi

I can never resist taking a picture of a guardian lion at a temple here in Taiwan. There are generally (always?) two such lions – one male and one female. The male often has a ball underneath its right paw. The ball can represent the world. The female has a lion cub on its back underneath its left paw. I understand that the male often …

Photo Post: Ghost Money Furnace

November 5, 2012 – 4:42 pm
A Large Ghost Money Furnace at a Temple in Taiwan

I spotted this ghost money furnace at a temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi. From a distance, I didn’t even realize it was a furnace. I’d never seen one quite this large before. As far as I know, it only had that one little door on one side, so I’m not sure why it had to be so large. The objects around the …

Photo Post: Temple Water Fountain

November 5, 2012 – 1:22 pm
Water Fountain at a Temple in Taiwan

Water fountains are a common feature of temples in Taiwan. This fountain at a temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi features decorations symbolizing money.

Photo Post: Ornate Temple in Taiwan

November 5, 2012 – 1:17 pm
Main Section of a Temple on Route 106 to Pingxi

Temples in Taiwan can be very ornate, and this temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi is a good example of that.

Madama Butterfly, Keelung Isle, & the Pingxi Crags

August 2, 2012 – 2:03 pm
Me on a Pingxi Crag

The so-called Cycling Canadian still doesn’t have any recent cycling to talk about, but I HAVE been jetting around on two wheels a fair bit – they just happen to be powered by the 150cc engine of my beloved scooter.
I went on a 3-day trip a couple of weekends ago that took me to Taiwan’s east coast for some dolphin-watching, some swimming at Fulong Beach, …