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Local Time 11:08 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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Everybody Dance Now....
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  • 1-2-3 CHA CHA CHA 4 5 6 CHA CHA CHA.... - Taipei
    1-2-3 CHA CHA CHA 4 5 6 CHA
    CHA CHA....
    by kenmerk
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    As any visitor to either Taiwan or China can attest to, early morning dancing is quite the popular exercise form for the middle aged over here.

    Be it ball room dancing, the watusi, the twist, the tutti-fruity, the mashed potato, you are sure to see a big group of people dancing their cares away in any public park at about 6 AM or so....

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    Contrasts
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  • Contrasts of the old and new architectural styles. Here the Landmark building towers over the East Gate of the old city.

    The Landmark building was the tallest building in Taipei until the recent construction of the 101 building, which is supposedly now the tallest building in the world...

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    Foot Road Map
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  • Shin bone connected to the Knee bone... - Taipei
    Shin bone connected to
    the Knee bone...
    by kenmerk
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    It is said that all things in your body are magically and spiritually somehow connected to your feet. And for non-believers, here is the road map. You will see these diagrams at most any foot massage place in Taiwan.

    If there are any questions as to how this all works, I'm quite confident that the soon-to-be rich and famous Dr. Foot fetish of Perth, Australia would be more than willing to field them....

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    Hsimending
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  • Crowded Streets of Hsimending... - Taipei
    Crowded Streets of
    Hsimending...
    by kenmerk
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    When hunting the spicy girls... (la-la-mei) or some western food, look no further than Hsimending, which is the section of Taipei where the young and trendy tend to congregage.

    Located one subway stop away from the main Taipei train station on the Panchiao line....

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    Breathe in the Air...
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  • Some Greenery amongst the Urban Sprawl... - Taipei
    Some Greenery amongst the
    Urban Sprawl...
    by kenmerk
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    Like any Asian city, Taipei is congested with bad air, bad traffic, and all the pitfalls of an Asian Urban center...

    If you live here, best to find the few green spots around and in the city to get a brief respite from the urban sprawl. Some of the better places that are not far from city center include the Sun Yat Sen Memorial, the CKS memorial, Yangmingshan National Park, and Mucha Zoo...

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    People/Friend People come...
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  • People/Friend

    People come into your life for a reason , a season , or a lifetime . When you figure out which one it is , you will know what to do for each person .

    When someone is in your life for a REASON ... It is usually to meet a need you have expressed . They have come to assist you through a difficulty , to provide you with guidance and support , to aid you physically emotionally , or spiritually .
    They may seem like a godsend , and they are ! They are there for the reason you need them to be . Then , without any wrong doing on your part , or an inconvenient time , this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end .
    Sometimes they die .
    Sometimes they walk away .
    Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand .
    What we must realize is that our need has been met , our desire fulfilled , their work is done . The prayer you sent up has been answered . And now it's time to move on .

    When people come into your life for a SEASON . ... Because your turn has come to share , grow , or learn . They bring you an experience of peace , or make you laugh . They may teach you something you have never done . They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy . Believe it ! It is real ! But , only for a season .

    Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons ; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundaton . Your job is to accept the lesson , love the person , and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life . It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant . Thank you for being part of my life .

    Stop here and smile :)

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    +Find someone who understands you , and expect yourself to be someone who would understand others .
    +Smart people love to guess what others keep in heart , maybe , they get it right every time , but lost your heart .
    +Silly people love to give their hearts , maybe they are laughed at every time , but they get others heart .


    See ?! To be happy is really easy !!!

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    The "Healthy" Sidewalk
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  • Strolling on a
    Strolling on a "Healthy"
    Sidewalk...
    by kenmerk
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    When in Taipei, do try to find yourself a "heathly" side walk... Usually a long walking path over a number of rounded river rocks...

    While walking on this without shoes can be somewhat painful at first, it will feel like the best foot massage you ever had if you can complete the track... (also a great cure for hangovers....)

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    A Memorable Arrival
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  • This wasn't a fond memory but it was indeed memorable. On my last trip to Taiwan I had booked a hotel limo to pick me up at the airport. On leaving the airport terminal and heading out to the main roads, the car was pulled over by police. A rifle was directed at the driver and he was directed to get out of the car. While they were checking his papers, another police officer beckoned to me (with rifle 'slightly' averted) to get out of the car. No checks were done of my passport etc and as soon as they were satisfied with the driver, we were allowed to get back in the car and proceed. I believe it was just a routine check. I couldn't ask my driver as he didn't speak English. Just a little bit of excitement to start my trip off.

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    24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Hotline
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  • 0800-011-765
    0800-toll-free

    The 24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Hotline is available Chinese, English, and Japanese.
    Ask any queries, from how to use the public transportation, finding a lost passport, and getting medical help to finding the right hotel or the best tour advice.

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    Taiwan struggles between...
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  • Taiwan struggles between traditional life and rapidly changing modern urbanity. Old-fashioned markets selling fish and meat lie alongside modern department stores, and traditional teahouses are next to a McDonald. Taipei is a hectic and crowded city and was extremely polluted during the 70s and 80s. From what I heard, Taipei has improved and is not as dirty as twenty years ago. The picture shows the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial.

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