Halifax

     As the morning sun cast its refreshing rays over skyscrapers of Halifax, NS, Canada, the Majestic Princess arrived at her third stop on a weeklong voyage from New England to Eastern Canada.
     I'd heard that Halifax is not only the largest city across Atlantic provinces in Canada, but also the first and foremost spot in the entire North American continent to witness the sunrise (turned out this is not exactly right later on).
     To my eyes, the town looks a bit younger and more innovative if compared with Saint John, as reflected in a smooth transition of multi-dimensional changes. For example, the graduation between coastline and inland allows the sea breeze to flow and kill the summer heat; the connection between current and past buildings on the street manifests the advancement of technology over time; the interaction between toddlers and grownups seen almost everywhere speaks to the intimacy of human nature; the greeting with open arms between locals and tourists cherishes the diversity and uniqueness of different cultures around the world.
     Sustainable prosperity depends on continuous innovation inspired by the past. This is what I learnt while wandering the streets of Halifax today.

桃源方外隐    海角探花津
山水宜春夏    街亭适古今
一轮初复旦    万象已更新
大丽结篱早    浮香揽客临

大丽：于市里公共花园巧遇大丽(Dahlia)花展。