il Giardino Romantico

如果您想要更了解利物浦大學，建議可以借由以下影音檔來進一步認識。第一段影片是由三位在利物浦大學就讀的學生分享當初為何會選擇就獨利物浦大學。第二段影片介紹的是圖書館資源的介紹。除了可以聽到專業的圖書館人員解說資源分配，也可聽到學生使用的心得。最後一段影片可以讓您更了解校內的體育設施。

若是想要了解更多，也可點下文章最後附上的連結。或者來信詢問。Email︰celestechien@pixnet.net 我可以與您分享我個人的經驗。

If you would like to learn more about the University of Liverpool, you now can do so by watching the following videos.  The first video shows students sharing why they have decided to come to Liverpool and how they feel about their choices after having spent time here.  In the second video, you can learn about the university's library facilities.  Learn from the staff, but also hear what students have to say about what the library has to offer.  The last video will tell you all you need to know about sports facilities on campus.  

If you find these videos still insufficient in helping you learn about the university, feel free to click on the link at the end of the article to watch more, or email your inquiry to: celestechien@pixnet.net.  I will share with you my personal experience.

On this rainy August afternoon, we did not need extravagant furnishing, nor elegant teaware, to relief our exhausted bodies.  All we needed, was a simple, plain cup filled with tea, and a bottle of orange juice.  Because compared to our tired bodies, our hearts were were more than satisfied.

八月的某日下雨天，我們不需要華麗的裝潢也不需要高貴的茶具。簡簡單單的白色茶杯以及茶盤，和一瓶柳橙汁，就足以滿足我們疲倦的身體。但是身體上的疲憊，比起心理上的滿足，簡直微不足道。

The first place to visit on our second day itinerary, was Anne Hathaway's Cottage.  We departed after we enjoyed a lovely breakfast prepared by Pascal.  From the maps and Pascal's word, it would take about 5-6 minutes to walk from the B&B to our destination.  If you like walking while you travel, you would probably understand, that when you have no idea where the destination is, even a few minutes walk would seem like a couple of hours.

We had been very lucky on our frist day.  There was barely any rain.  This second day was a little different, though.  There were two reasons that made the walk seem extra long: 1. we had all our belongings with us, as I came up with this brilliant idea in order to save us a trip back to the B&B before boarding the train back; 2. it had started to rain since we got up.  Although Stratford-upon-Avon in the rain seemed just as pleasant and enjoyable, it did affect one's journey, especially when there were hardly any shelter along the way.

When we were half way there, we saw a cottage, and mistook that as the cottage.  I know we must have seen pictures of the cottage more than a dozen times, but this just shows you how desperate we were to get to it.

莎士比亞出生地
Shakespeare's Birthplace

This is the birthplace of the poet of all times.  My friend and I came here on the first day to get our five-house tickets.  Initially, I thought it would be better to save it until the next day, so we would have more time to see the place in detail.  However, once we got our tickets, the people that worked there ushered us in, and assured us that we had enough time until it closed.  So, in we went.

這就是一代文豪所出世的小屋。我與友人第一天就來到這，原本只是為了索取我們之前線上所訂的套票。我原以為等到第二天時間較充裕會逛的比較仔細。沒想到工作人員在遞票給我們之後，馬上就叫我們直接進去。並且告訴我們當天到關門時間之前絕對有足夠的時間可以參觀完。所以我們就進去囉。

Holy Trinity Church

聖三一教堂又被大眾稱之為莎士比亞的教堂，是莎士比亞出生後受洗以及逝世後的埋葬地。就因為這個很簡單的原因，造成了這座教堂成為了來Stratford不可不去的景點之一。

Holy Trinity Church is also more popularly known as Shakespeare's church.  It is the church where the poet and playwright was baptised and later buried.  Because of this simple reason, Holy Trinity Church has become one of the must-see sights in Stratford.

除了劇場表演知名度之外，RSC所出版的莎士比亞全集也是在文學界裡赫赫有名的版本。在台灣RSC版本的莎士比亞全集非常少見。比較常見到的版本為The Riverside Shakespeare，或是The Oxford Shakespeare。不同版本之間的差距可大也可小。非三言兩語既能解釋的清楚。若是買來珍藏，其實RSC的珍藏版屬最有質感的版本。

再來看看RSC還賣了些什麼周邊商品。

Other than their renouned theatrical performances, the RSC is also well-reputed for their excellent editions of complete Shakespeare.  In Taiwan, you are not going to see the RSC edition very often.  The Riverside Shakespeare and The Oxford Shakespeare are more popular.  The differences between the different editions can vary insignificantly to dramatically.  It isn't something that can be explained in a few sentences.  I will spare you with the details, and tell you only this:  if you fancy a Complete Shakespeare for your library, the RSC hardback, is probably your best choice.

There is no future.

未來不存在。

Upon my arrival to my hometown, Taiwan, I was unhappy.  I was unhappy because I kept on dwelling on the thought that the happy life that I had so used to had come to an end.  I have no future because I do not have a job, and consequently will be unable to do the things I want to do or get the things I want to get for a while.  I had a very limited budget on which I can live.  I am unable to relax because I had gotten so used to doing things at my own pace and on my own accord.  I reported to no one, was not dependant on anyone, and neither was I responsible for anyone but myself.  Spending time with the family is obviously a reward in itself, but I find myself constantly thinking about others, and forgetting myself.  'I want to go out, but I'd better ask because they might have other things planned.'  'I want to eat this, but I'd better ask, because it would seem rude if I didn't.'  'I'd like to relax and not think or do anything for a while, but I'd better start looking for a job soon because...'  All these thoughts run across my mind a million times a day.  I was never left alone, yet I felt as lonely as I had ever felt, and consequently, the negativity and virulence soon sprouted from the lack of joy.

因擴展工程暫時關閉的The Swan Theatre。
The Swan Theatre, undergoing redevelopment.

皇家莎士比亞劇團[RSC]是英國最知名的劇團之一。該劇團在1879年四月二十三日於莎士比亞紀念劇場呈現了他們的第一場莎士比亞劇：『無事生非』。目 前RSC所經營共四間劇場：The Courtyard、The Swan、Royal Shakespeare和The Other Place。

目前所安排的表演皆安排在The Courtyard Theatre演出。該劇場於2006年七月開幕。是在其餘三間劇場擴張整修期間的臨時劇場。在2010年全新的劇場於原地重新開幕後，The Courtyard Theatre將預計被拆除。雖然若是能在更有歷史性的劇場看表演也不錯，不過能在the Courtyard Theartre成為歷史前在此看一齣戲，何嘗不是一種特別的經驗？

Royal Shakespeare Company is one of the most prestigious theatre companies in Britain. It staged its first production of 'Much Ado about Nothing', on the 23rd of April, 1879 in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. The RSC currently runs four theatres in Stratford: The Courtyard Theatre, The Swan Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the Other Place. Of these four theatres, three of them are temporarily closed for redevelopment.

Why in the world would I be dragged to southern Taiwan within 24 hours of my arrival back home?  Two missions await for me to accomplish. The most important mission was to visit my 87 year-old granny whose hometown had been badly hit by the typhoon a couple of months back.  Although her house remained in tact, there was no reason to wait any longer to see her.  After all, once you reach a certain age, there is nothing more important than having company.

Because I had just gotten off the plane, and although the high speed train had reduced a lot of physical pressure, I was still pretty knackered, and fell asleep on the coach from Kaohsiung to my grandma's.  When I opened my eyes once again, I could hardly believe what I was looking at!  The once beautiful, peaceful, and scenic countryside road had been completely sabotaged by Marakot.

為什麼才剛下飛機沒多久，就被拖來六龜？其實有兩樣很重要的任務。第一項最重要的任務，當然是探望我一年沒見到的八旬外婆。雖然說早已知道外婆居住的地方未受颱風侵襲，不過既然都回來了，除了打電話，當然還是要親自去一趟！畢竟長輩心裡最想要的不是別的，就只是『陪伴』。

這次不好意思讓大家久等了。十月份天仙回台後首次的優質部落格推薦，推出『異國生活』系列。希望大家有機會能夠多出國看看。沒機會出國旅遊也可藉由大家的部落格了解世界各地的明文風情。

【米國回憶錄 台灣回想曲】

格主叫做『就醬』。雖然跟就醬認識不算太久，但是一看就很喜歡就醬的寫文風格。其實逛格就是要輕鬆嘛！每個人的經驗以及看世界的角度不同，因然才會有各式各樣的部落格陸續出現。就醬的部落格的特色就在於就醬的風趣敘述方式，讓人看得真的會放鬆。一點都沒有壓力。想要了解美國的生活，來逛逛就醬的格準沒錯囉！

【A Taiwanese in Milan】