花蓮港山林事業所
【木の交響】(Symphony of Wood)
地址：花蓮縣花蓮市菁華街６號
This afternoon, Jean and I took a longer walk around Meilun Creek than we usually do.
We first walked north along the western bank, crossed Hualien No. 3 Bridge to the eastern bank, then strolled south until we reached Jinghua Bridge (菁華橋). After crossing it, we returned to the western bank of the creek.
Near Jinghua Bridge, we came upon a pretty, distinctive house (see the photo above), where we stopped to enjoy fragrant coffee and warm, tasty scones.
Later, we learned that the house is part of Jinghua Forest Garden (菁華林苑), a quiet historic site hidden in the city. The complex was built in 1919 during the Japanese era and was first used by a timber company. Over time, it became home to different forestry offices and government units, reflecting the changing history of the region. After being left unused for many years, it was restored and officially recognized as a historic site in the early 2000s.
Sitting there, we could almost feel the past in the building itself. Its Western-style design, with graceful arches and simple decorative columns, gives it a calm and balanced appearance. At the same time, practical details—such as raised doorways and small openings beneath the eaves—show how it was designed to handle Hualien’s heavy rains and frequent typhoons.
We finished our coffee break sooner than expected when our grandson called. He told us that he would not be staying at school for additional study this evening. Instead, he had asked for leave and would be coming home early, as his midterm exams begin tomorrow.
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