Some random stuff I liked this week

All over Taiwan there are dogs sleeping in the streets and parking lots.

 From 7-11 a one time use coffee and filter thing.

 Evaporative coolers. I just like the shape for some reason

 on a door

Dog on a motorcycle.

Woodcarvers of 三義 - SanYi

The main attraction in San Yi is the large number of woodcarvers. The area's mountains are covered with Tung trees ( Tung oil ) and Camphor trees.

The sculpture in this shop is mostly formed by chainsaw. The guy in back is using a chisel to add details. They are making fish.

 This guy is using an electric tool similar to a Dremel.

 Chisel and knives

 Wood is overflowing out of their shop.

 These were fantastic chairs

 Lady making the chairs

 We found this guy's shop/gallery down a little street (the type where you need to fold in your side mirrors to drive in)
He had stuff packed in and flowing up the stairs

I would have bought this one if I had enough money. The rock was in the tree so he made it an old man and woman resting on the rock.
This artist has been carving wood for a long time so now he makes less marketable, but more interesting things than the repetitive stuff on the main street.

 A work in progress. He usually looks at the wood and let's it tell him what it should become.
This one is going to be great.

Trip to 三義 - SanYi

We took an overnight trip to the city of 三義 ( San Yi ) about an hour south from LongTan.
The city is famous for it's carved wood sculptures.

We stayed at this cool place. They have it set up to feel very organic, it's hard to capture in photos.

 Ducks, geese,and fish in the pond.

 "DIY" is popular at these sort of country retreat places. Many Taipei people visit of a couple of days and do crafts to kill time.

 We did tye-dye

 The rinsing sink

 Huge old jars are the vats with dye

 Hanging to dry

The results:
From top left- Kyle,Denise,Eric,Christine

At night:

Vegetarian hot pot for dinner

 We played Risk

Our room was the white part up the stone steps. It had the feel of a tree house.