Archive for February, 2010

Weekly Links – February 26, 2010

Temple

EVENTS: The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival runs from now till March 7.  Craig Ferguson is hosting a Pingxi Sky Lanterns Photowalk on February 28, the photowalk plans to visit Pinxi during the afternoon before photographing the Sky Lantern Festival. Justice For All 2010 in Pingdong on February 28. The Yanshui Firecrackers Ceremony is also on February 28.  More events at Taiwanderful.

Five Images from Cesky Krumlov

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One of three bears that guard Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov is a lovely town located on the Vltava River in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic.  Our short stay in Cesky Krumlov was the highlight of our trip for Cathy.  This historic town is absolutely gorgeous and the buildings are impeccably well-maintained and restored.  We easily walked the old town several times and never got bored.

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Swarovski Kristallwelten

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We visited Swarovski Kristallwelten [Crystal Worlds] during our day trip to Innsbruck while on our honeymoon in Europe.  Crystal Worlds contains several exhibitions related to and inspired by Swarovski crystals.
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2010 Nantou Sand Sculpture Festival

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The New Year holiday has been rainy and cold.  We were lucky to find time to get out of the house during the only sunny afternoon this week to check out the Nantou Sand Sculpture Festival [南投市貓羅溪畔沙雕藝術節].   This is the second time this event has been held.
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Daily Photo – The Pit

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Incense burning at a nearby temple.

Daily Photo – Happy Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year!  We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday!  Here’s a brief list of some holiday-related posts that are popping up:

Daily Photo – Take a Seat

Ferris Wheel
At the Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei.

Weekly Links – February 11, 2010

Strawberry Ice Cream

EVENTS: Taipei Big Street New Year Shopping Festival January 29 through February 12. Nantou City Sand Sculpture Festival now through February 28. Taipei Artists Exhibit now through February 27.  Cosplay at NTU February 20-21.

Daily Photo – Snacks

Eggs
Eggs in Dahu, Miaoli.

Daily Photo – Mozartsteg

Mozartsteg
I promise myself to have all the pictures from our honeymoon trip to Europe finished by the end of Chinese New Year.

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