This time I take you to Taipei. THe largest city in Taiwan, and by far the most important economic centre. Ecologically it is very good at points, and very poor at others. In terms of 'Taiwan' experiences, it poses a duality of sorts: it is without hesitation an asian experience and indicative of the urban culture within, but it does no justice to all that is extant on the island country of Taiwan. The rural areas are much more beautiful, no challenges there, and the people in the rural areas (mostly east coast) are not chinese heritage but indigenous to the island from Polynesian heritage. This perspective and culture exhibits a much more ecologically coupled and historically founded existence. I much prefer the rural areas, but when in Taipei, there is a large range of things to do and many interesting sites to see. So, lets look at the two main ones. Taipei 101 is (for now, as everyone tells you) the worlds tallest building. It boasts a vertigo-inducing view and although expensive for an elevator ride, is much more interesting than any other 'tall' building. The other is Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial; built in the memory of Taiwans founding dictator/leader.
Me at the base of Taipei 101.
Me, in the rain, at the CKS Memorial.
Crystal and the CKS Memorial.
Japan concedes defeat and signs over the battle. A very moving picture which speaks of many deaths and of many years of turmoil. The losers are not always the ones who erred, but in this case history has written tham as such.
Taipei, as seen from atop Taipei 101.
Me at the base of Taipei 101.
Me, in the rain, at the CKS Memorial. 
Crystal and the CKS Memorial.
Japan concedes defeat and signs over the battle. A very moving picture which speaks of many deaths and of many years of turmoil. The losers are not always the ones who erred, but in this case history has written tham as such. 
Taipei, as seen from atop Taipei 101.
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