The Medium is the Message - Unedited

My train ride from Kaohsiung City to Hualien. About 4 hours long for about $17 CAD. 

Mostly crops of rice, bananas, sugar cane and citrus fruits. Some industry and some tourism.

Reflecting on City life.

"The Eye of the Future" - Chen Ming-Huei, 2009

Reflecting Central Park, Kaohsiung City 

The MRT, ( Mass Rapid Transit). 

Underground transit entrance. The middle section of the lifts is a water feature. The large and cheerful sunflowers welcome you to the park as you arrive from the underground. 

Located to the left of "The Eye" in central park. 

Elroy, an abandoned cat that my friends Angus & Michelle adopted. I was looking after him for a few days.

Bit of a firecracker that one. 

These bikes line the Love River and Central Park. You rent them with your credit card and bring them back to a designated location when you are finished.  

Small gardens with potted plants and water pools line the streets here. This one has wee fish in it. 

The Arcade Fire and the Hidden Temple

In the light of a golden calf.

There are many prized possessions to be won. 

A princess, with a smile to behold.  

A lucky Chinese man with an ingot of  gold.  

Monkeys don't just dance for romance. 

But kittens might.

What a sight! 

Let the dragon keep the evils out.  

And the offerings keep the blessings on route.

红 | Red | courage, loyalty, honour, success, fortune, fertility, happiness, passion, summer

Welcome lanterns at the hot pool spa.

Let's all go for a scoot! 

A peaceful police escorted protest. Not too sure what it was about. From the guys in front I would hazard a guess at pension or workers benefits. 

Edit: I have been informed the protesters are carrying a sign that demands President Ma to resign

Details from the temple below. 

A Chinese temple. Prior to Chinese New Year folks burn offerings (right) in large ornate ovens.

The "85 Building". It's the tallest building in Kaohsiung and can be seen out our living room window.  

 Chinese architecture nestled in between modern buildings.

 A Sunday market selling candies and foods.

The New York Public library steps, Taiwanese style.