In Full Bloom

Nothing like the sight of Cherry Blossoms in full bloom to lift the spirits up -- especially when it is right in front one of Taipei's busiest, most frequented Department store, SOGO...

Walking about this afternoon, wandering aimlessly as I had a couple of hours to kill, found myself right on Chung Hsiao East Rd - one of Taipei's more popular shopping district... forgetting that it is the weekend, I found myself navigating through hordes and hordes of people, loud drum beats, loud speakers, and lo and behold - 3 full grown Cherry Blossoms... normally, one has to travel an hour up the mountains of Yan Ming San where Cherry Blossoms are the main attraction each and every spring time.... this time around, coinciding with a Japan Travel Promotion, SOGO (Japan's leading department store in Taiwan) transplanted 3 fully bloomed Cherry Blossom tress for all to admire, view, & of course, take photos with... and that WE ALL DID - HAPPILY!!!!

and to everyone's delight, we were treated to some Japanese dances by a number of dancers clad in regional Japanese clothings.

COMPLETE PHOTOS HERE