Expired tickets
Posted on December 1, 2007 · Leave a Comment
The sun sets over Taipei
Posted on August 29, 2007 · 4 Comments
Din Tai Fung: dumplings for lunch
Posted on August 5, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Established 50 years ago, Din Tai Fung was named by the New York Times as one of the world’s top 10 restaurants in 1993. The queues are long at all hours of the day. But despite the dizzying pace at which customers come and go, the place is clean–and that includes the restrooms. That’s some ... (more)
Under the scorching sun at Yehliu Geo Park
Posted on August 3, 2007 · 2 Comments
The main attraction of the Yehliu GeoPark is the rock formations along the coastline. Limestones carved by wind and water have transformed in shapes that resemble mushrooms, candles, ginger and even a woman’s head. Unfortunately for us, we arrived at Yehliu at mid-morning and we had to go through the obligatory video presentation. It wasn’t ... (more)
To and from Keelung Island and the Yehliu Geo Park
Posted on August 3, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Seafood dinner at the Fisherman’s Wharf
Posted on August 2, 2007 · Leave a Comment
The China Airlines headquarters
Posted on July 30, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Almost as soon as the plane landed, we were taken to the China Airlines Headquarters for a tour. These are some of the photos I took during the two-hour tour of the China Airlines Headquarters where “hands-on training” gains a new meaning. They have actual models of parts of a plane from doors to passenger ... (more)
No potholes on the streets of Taipei
Posted on July 28, 2007 · 2 Comments
In Taiwan: a dead man’s concubines
Posted on July 25, 2007 · 12 Comments
We were on our way to Yehliu in northeast Taiwan when we stopped at an intersection to give way to a funeral procession. We crowded in front of the bus and started taking photos through the windshield. Of course, the costumed figures stood out. I asked the tour guide what they represented and she said ... (more)
The view from the the 89th floor
Posted on July 22, 2007 · 18 Comments
I’m back from a marathon tour of northern and central Taiwan. The last five days have been hectic, tiring and one heck of a photography trip. Below, a photo taken from the 89th floor of Taipei 101 of parking areas for cars and scooters. Just have to submit Tuesday’s op-ed column and a couple of ... (more)
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