I’ve lived in Zhuwei for nearly 8 years now, and I realized how few pictures I’ve taken of the streets around our area… Fortunately, for those who don’t live here, you can find lots of pictures of the area on Flickr. Just Flickr to this location and take a look at the snaps. Zhuwei literally means ‘bamboo garden’… Read More »
In my class on Friday, I have a little student called Victor. He’s bright, talkative, and likes to learn English. But after talking to his mother recently, I realized that his skin allergies (I think he has exczma) really affect his mood. His skin condition stabilizes during the winter and summer months, but the climate is such that… Read More »
Taiwan is a crowded island, none more so than the urban areas, but even in this concrete suburbia, you can still find ways to be near nature… even in the middle of the east district of Taipei, where the famous 101 is! photo credit: C.D.L Rooftop gardens are one of the best ways. If you are lucky, you… Read More »