Mount Sorak

Mount Sorak is the 3rd highest mountain in Korea. It is on the east coast of Korea and very near to North Korea Border. It was snowing a little when we reach the foot of the mountain. The guide told us that it is very unusual to see the sunshine and snowing at the same time.

We took the cable car to ascend somewhere near the peak and then hiked up. It was quite tiring.. :P


Taken from the cable on the way to the peak. Majestic view!


Hiking up to the peak. Quite tiring and it was so windy and cold!


Reached the peak! The scale of the person should give you a general idea of the size of the rocky peak ;)


The edges at the peak are quite scary. I got phobia of falling over the cliff.. :P Notice the white dots? It was snowing and the wind is so strong.. scary..


View from the cable car on the way down. I was quite happy to descend as I was about to turn into ice block :P




At the foot of Mt Sorak, there is this very huge Buddha statue. One of the family from our tour group were praying to the Buddha. Nice family :D


This statue was near the Buddha statue. Thought the silhouette looks interesting backlit by the sun :)

Grand view. Too bad the river dried up :P

Lotte World

According to our guide, this theme park was built in honour of a Japanese woman named Lotte whom the owner fell in love with but cannot be together. He made a promise to the gal to build and name a theme park after her when he becomes rich. So romantic. :D


Lotte World outdoor theme park. My mood to try out the rides was completely wiped out by the sheer madness of the cold temperature.. The moment I walked out to the outdoor theme park, I wanted to give up and walk back to the indoor.. haha.. it's that cold.

This was taken at the indoor theme park. There are about 5 levels. At the basement of the building, there is a big skating ring with huge number of skaters. I'm quite amazed at the amount of people and how they circle around the ring in sync.

We managed to catch the parade on time. Quite interesting but a little too short. I got tonnes of blurred pix under this low light. :P

Gyeongbok Palace

Before alighting from our bus, our guide pre-empted us on the coldness of this place. She told us that this is the coldest place in winter and the warmest place during summer. Initially I didn't quite believed but I totally got her message the moment i step into this palace! Imagine most of us were hiding in the bathroom to get some warm. We were freezing..!! haha.. the tour guide waited for us outside the bathroom (outdoor) and after 15 min, she shouted for us to get out of the bathroom quickly cos she was also freezing.. haha.. so funny..

All these pix below were snap and go. It's hard to even press my camera shutter since my hands were freezing.. lol...

Gyeonghoenu Pavilion


The surrounding of Gyeonghoenu Pavilion

Pillars after pillars

The past and the present

Elaborated rooftop

Seoul shopping malls

These malls are full of the latest fashionwear with reasonable pricing. So if you are into shopping, go to these place in dongdaemun. :)

doota!

haha.. their mission statement? :P

Christmas Light-Up 2007 Orchard Road Singapore

Mosaic created using fd's flickr toys

Japan in Mosaic

Mosaic created using fd's flickr toys

New year 2008

January 2008 calendar using a photo of a Maiko from my Japan trip :)

Calendar created using fd's flickr toys

Christmas Light-Up 2007 Orchard Road, Singapore - Part 2

Last Friday, I went back to Orchard again in order to continue my attempt at capturing the Christmas mood at Orchard Road :)

The biggest Christmas tree in Orchard


I've tested. These are real! lol..


Close up for the big Christmas tree


Takashimaya's Christmas slogan


Hurry! Hurry! I gotta get my presents!


Outside Takashimaya


Freedom to buy more present? lol...


Wisma Atria. It's a disappointment. I didn't see much decor this year. The place looks cluttered and uninspiring.


Sale, sale everywhere...


At Wheelock Place just outside Borders.


The 'main entrance' to the Christmas magic. It's considered one of the landmark for Orchard Christmas decor. You won't miss this :D

Christmas Light-Up 2007 Orchard Road, Singapore

I noticed that there are some interest to find out more about Christmas in Orchard so here are some short details.

If you are a first time visitor to Singapore specially for the Christmas Light-up, you might want to go to Takashimaya Shopping Centre to view one of the largest Christmas tree in Orchard. This year, I think Paragon has one of the nicest lights around. It is just across the road from Takashimaya. Take a scroll there if you have the time. Some other malls are quite disappointing for their decoration though.

If you are interested, more info can be found at Uniquely Singapore official website for the Light-up.

Here are some photos of Christmas light in Orchard road for year 2007.

Christmas decor at Centrepoint

At Paragon. It was so crowded! It will get worst nearer to Christmas.

Whimsical Christmas

Tangs. I feel like I'm advertising for the shopping malls.. haha..

Singapore Visitor Centre. There is no way you can miss this place.. lol

Christmas shoppers queuing at the cash counter. Doesn't this looks like a colorful painting? :D

Erm... The color caught my eyes and I like the sillouette of the trees.

Outside Centrepoint. The decor looks like stretching roots..

Outside Paragon

Jogging Shoe

I finally got the chance to go back to Msia for a short stay. Back to my cosy home :) I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed pace at home and the time spent with my family :)

Took this picture of my mom's old jogging shoe by our old, unused exercise equipment. Things seemed to change quite a bit since my last stay. It's scary how time flies...

LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore

Perth in Autumn 1-6 May 2007

Perth cityscape

To Albany

Rise and shine for we are off to Albany!

Sunrise on the first day in Albany

Sunrise right outside our motel

Train Station in Albany