In June I visited Lake Wilderness Arboretum in Maple Valley, south of Seattle. I enjoyed exploring various gardens, noting the seasonal blooms, the legacy garden contributions, and the children’s discovery area. While some gardens were past their prime, the visit revealed unique plants and tranquility, proving the arboretum’s value as a community space.
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Taipei Adventures
After spending a few days in Kaohsiung, it was time to go to Taipei. We traveled up by train and arrived in early afternoon. Knowing our hotel was near the main train station, we asked for some directions at the train help desk and then struck out to find our hotel. The streets were crowded so moving around with our suitcases and bags was not easy. It was also windy, and at one point I lost my hat, but a…