I like the serenity of the old temple,especially after the rain. Watching the raindrops coming down from the roof is an enjoyable experience in life. It is said that Japanese visit the shrines only on special days. The temples in Taiwan,nevertheless, are always open to the devoted followers. From dawn to dark,numerous people come before the gods and goddesses,whispering their prayers to ask for blessings from the heaven.
There are numerous stories about the enduring friendship between long-seperared friends. When I was studying in Tamkang University, I forturnately had the opportunity to know Mr.Wang Shiong (王祥 ) who was a major of history in the same college. Thirty years later,I almost have lost all my close friends with the only happy exception of Mr. Wang. Tainan,in southern Taiwan, is an old city preserving many ancient buildings and culture. That is why Mr. Wang and I decide to hold our annual gathering in Tainan. Old city,old friends, old foods compile to produce a sweet new feeling in the warm hearts.
