A Magical Lotus Pond

by Pa Rock
World Traveler


Murphy and I went walking the streets of Taiwan on his last evening in the city.  (He was flying out early the next morning on a trip to the United States to see a terminally ill friend.)  Our evening trek through the city was a search for two particular temples that he wanted to see.  We found the first and were able to spend some time there, but the second was closed and locked by the time we located it.

As we were entering the first temple complex, we came across this beautiful lotus pond that was home to some Chinese animals and characters.  It was a serene and almost magical setting.