In Xiushui the scent of lilies fills the air
in Xiushui life moves steadily
you take your shoes off outside
and people are respectful
I visit Lukang’s temple
people are happy there
happiness is the point, is it not?
and Lukang has charm
On to a mountain retreat
warmly welcomed
and then it’s over
On to Taipei
the Grand Hotel looms over all
as does 101, once the tallest building in the world
photographers take aim
I visit the Wu sisters, Saraha runs the gallery
showing contemporary Buddhist art works
her sister Ruby prepares Matcha
drunk with two hands to steady concentration and appreciation
and Hsiao Ro arranges flowers
the Wu sisters work hard
to bring beauty and spirit to their isle