I subscribe to the Wall Street Journal’s daily photos, which are a good way for me to keep on top of world events. And, more interesting (sorry, it’s true) than reading a bunch of newspaper articles. This photo of Taipei drivers was posted yesterday, and I thought it was great.
Motorists crowd at a junction during rush hour in Taipei October 29, 2009. There are around 8.8 million motorcycles and 4.8 million cars on Taiwan’s roads and nearly all motor vehicles and inhabitants are squeezed into a third of the island’s area. This results in high concentrations of polluting emissions in the places where people live and work, according to official reports. A U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen will be held in December.
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I just caught a whiff of cinnamon from the kitchen, because Michael’s baking snickerdoodles. It’s a rainy day and the cat is curled up on my lap for warmth. The dehumidifier is humming and I’ve got some favorite songs playing…it’s a wonderful Sunday afternoon.
Oh My!
Hey guys- I’ve been absent for a while because Mom and Dad have been fully occupied with my mom’s recovery from her broken hip and the sale of thier home. My Dad has descided to srop driving – thank goodness- we sold their home( !!!!!!!) and between helping my Mom and Dad move to their retirement home and clearing out thier home after the sale, I’ve had little time or energy to spend time at my computer. Michael, I hope that your schedule will be character building and not detrimental and that you and Emily will find creative ways to use your time to become more Taiwanese. God bless you both, and do your best. That’s all anyone should expect ferom you- including yourselves. I love you both soooo much!!!!
Do you actually drive in this kind of crowd? How? This looks crazy!!!
Veeeery carefully, and with a good sense of flexibility! It’s quite incredible.