Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Wo pa tai tai

A shop next to the Neiwan old cinema in Taiwan. The signboard reads "Wo pa tai tai" which means "I'm scared of my wife" Hee.hee.. funny..

Saturday, October 01, 2005

Shilin night market

Masks are sold in vibrant colors and patterns

Guards on shift duty

President Chiang Kai-Shek

The statue of the late President Chiang Kai-Shek at the master hall

Cadillac

Used by President Chiang Kai-Shek at the CKS Central Lobby

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall Main Door

Archway entrance

Also known as 'Dajhong Jhihjheng' leading to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

Neiwan street stall

Old folks chatting at the Neiwan Old Street

Doors and window along Taipei street

While taking these pictures, one lady came along asking what I was doing. She was concerned about security issues. I had to explain that I am just a tourist visiting her city and taking pictures as a hobby. :P




Corridor at the Cheng Hua Temple

Painted faces

Saw these painted faces in a moving truck next to our bus traveling on the highway. They noticed my camera later and even sportingly posed for me when their truck passed by the second time :D So nice of them!


Light of Buddha Mountain

Kaohsiung's Fokuangshan, also known as Light of Buddha Mountain

Huge onions for sale

Hmm...onions are definitely not my favourite

Sheltered

Little toddler holding her big umbrella under the scorching sun :D

Taking a stroll

Spotted this little gal with her mini doggie at the Chiufen street :D Both are so adorable :D

Bus trip to Chiufen


Yeliu Stone Park

Peculiar rock formations can be found here at the Yeliu Stone Park





Tamshui Historic Street

A beggar lying on the road along the crowded Tamshui Historic Street

Taiwan Trip 17 - 23 September 2005

Taipei 101 - The world's tallest building