"Hai Zhong Tian" (海中天)

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This afternoon, my wife and I had the pleasure of inviting Rev. Sam Cheng and his wife to join us for a sightseeing trip to Hai Zhong Tian (海中天), a beautiful destination. Earlier this year, in January, Jean and I had the chance to visit this enchanting place on a windy day. With our previous experience in mind, we were excited to serve as knowledgeable guides for our dear friends during their visit.

The scenery at this location is just as captivating as its name suggests -- "Sea Sky" or, more literally, "The Heavens in the Ocean." After you take a look at the photos I'll be sharing, I'm sure you'll be enticed to come and witness this breathtaking spot for yourselves, don't you agree?

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鄭牧師來路加堂主禮及講道

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Shènglíng Jiànglín Hòu Dì 18 Zhŭrì

(The 18th Sunday after Pentecost)

Shíjiān: Zhŭ hòu 2023 nián 10 yuè 1 rì

Dìdiǎn: 聖公會聖路加堂 (St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Taiwan)

Zhŭlĭ jí Jiăngdào: 鄭慶三牧師 (The Rev. Sam Cheng)

Sīdǎo: 陳宏穎弟兄

Sīqín: 蔣翠玲老師

[Qítāde "chóngbài fushi rényuán" bāokuò Shìcóng, Dújīng rényuán děng, luè ér bù jì.]

A Note: Rev. Sam Cheng was invited to celebrate Holy Eucharist and preach at St. Luke's Church in Hualien this Sunday because the vicar of this church is currently on a journey to India, attending the CCA 15th General Assembly along with representatives from other denominations in Taiwan.

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Where to Go for the Celebration?

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"Where should we go to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?" one asked.

"How about going to Qixingtan Beach?" another suggested.

"It's a little late now, after we've dealt with the trash!" (Note: Here in Hualien City, the garbage truck usually collects trash after 5:30 p.m.)

"Yes, we'd prefer to clean up the trash before heading out for the celebration!"

"If that's the case, how about going to Nanbin (南濱)?" (Note: Nanbin is the "south shore" of the Pacific Ocean Park (太平洋公園), located on Haibin Street, Hualien City: 花蓮縣花蓮市海濱街...)

"I agree."

"We all agree!"

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3)  Wufeng Lin Family Mansion     (2021)

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《美崙溪畔月朦朧》

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今天 (9/28) 教師節，適逢中秋節前夕，我們在花蓮 Long Stay 之中；特以小孫子 John (or Shine!) 拿我手機拍攝的一張《美崙溪畔月朦朧》加上畫框和 "打字/簽名"，當作節慶紀念之作。

值得一提的是，在亮度不足的夜晚，用手機拍照，拍得美並不容易；沒想到，小孫子這張作品，其朦朧程度，恰到好處。我除了加上畫框及 "模仿簽名" 外，並未做其他「後製」優化啊！

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平行時空

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Today, we had lunch at a restaurant called "平行時空" (Parallel Time Space). It is situated in an old Japanese-style house that was constructed during the Japanese Colonial Period (1895-1945). The restaurant is located in a corner where you can find other restaurants in a similar style, like "時光" (Time) and "定置漁場三代目" (The Fishery).

For me, the name "平行時空" could be translated as "Parallel Time and Space" or simply as "Parallel Universe." What do you think about translating it as "Parallel Temporal Realm" or "Parallel Chronosphere"? Now, when it comes to "chronosphere," this term is not commonly used in everyday language and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It is a newly created word that combines the root words "chrono" (related to time) and "sphere" (related to a geometric shape or domain). So, what are your thoughts on the translation "Parallel Chronosphere"?

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