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Some more pics from Taiwan trip. I went to Long-Shan Temple near the Wan-hwa district of Taipei. It's such a different part of the city; different from what I am used to. It's an older Taipei, and on average, I'd say it's more of the middle to lower middle class Taipei. Not to say there aren't people there who must be extremely wealthy. But the feeling is different, from say the Hsinyi district or near Taipei City Hall. Nonetheless I do like the area, especially walking down Snake Alley! It's fun to see the juxtoposition..street vendors next to book stores next to sex shops next to snake eateries! Only in Taiwan. The temple is quite beautiful too, and I was amazed to see how many people were there in worship, chanting mantras in unison. There is a definite harmony and beauty when people come together for faith. It's spiritual. I definitely don't have as much of this component in my life; perhaps I do but it's not in religion, it's in my family and friends. The group provides a buffer and support to each of it's members, and everyone needs this in some form.

More pics from Taiwan to come.

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