Africa I: Singapore to Doha

Departing with all our friends who were on the same flight.


Transiting at Doha airport.


Doing some last minute research...


Getting ready to board the plane to Kenya.


The Doha airstrip.


Through the viewing port..


Excited friends.


Our first sighting of African land.

Valentine's Day =)

Was having camera-withdrawal symptoms, so decided to snap some photos during the Chinese New Year - Valentine's Day period..


Pretty girl.. haha


Mi Mi Yan =)


Oh my goodness!

Taiwan XXVIII: Taipei at Night

Taipei 101 and Taipei city in all its glory. This is one of the most difficult-to-obtain shots in Taiwan as we encountered numerous obstacles. The first cab driver didn't know the location of Xiangshan (象山) where this was taken. The second cab driver wasn't sure and we made a few false turns. The climb up (via steps) was extremely steep and the path was abysmally lit. The shot was finally accomplished by climbing up onto a rock and balancing the tripod precariously on it.. phew.


Long exposure panorama taken at a secret spot recommended by John (our Taiwan friend). There are some minor flaws in this photo due to the strong winds at the location, so please overlook them. =P


Another shot of Taipei city lights.


Ximending (西门丁), one of the better-known shopping districts in Taipei.


Crowded even though it was past 10pm.

That concludes my series of Taiwan photos! My Flickr Pro account is expiring in a few days and my finals are looming, so I'll be taking a break from this blog. Gonna fly to Africa after my exams! Stay tuned for more photos till then!

Taiwan XXVII: Around Taipei & Yangmingshan (阳明山)

Outside our hostel.


Zhong Zheng Ji Nian Tang (中正纪念堂)


Freedom Square (自由广场). This was renamed a few times because of political party change.


Lunch with John, the President of the National Taiwan University version of Medsoc ..


View from Xiao You Keng (小油坑), Yangmingshan (阳明山).


Fumarole at Xiao You Keng (小油坑).

Taiwan XXVI: Train Back to Taipei

From Kaohsiung (高雄) we took the High Speed Rail (with top speeds in excess of 200km/h) straight back to Taipei (台北), cutting through the whole island of Taiwan.


Sleeping sister.


Emo shot.

Taiwan XXV: National Museum of Marine Biology

After having that sumptuous breakfast, we went to visit the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (国立海洋生物博物馆). It was totally awesome.. we spent 3 hours and couldn't finish everything..


It even had whales at the entrance! (Just kidding..)


The aquariums were really very big.


Clown fish.


Starry starry waters.


Blue tang.


Underwater cave.


Monster lobster!


Tiny jellyfish.


Some giant structure outside the museum.


The view from one of the windows inside.


Really tall seaweed.


School of fishes.


Can't remember the name of this bird. Anybody? Tufted puffins (Thanks Ivy and Weixin)

Taiwan XXIV: Breakfast at Kenting (垦丁)

The deep blue sea seen from the window in our room..


Something you'll not find in Singapore - PORK Sausage McMuffin!


Yummmmyyy..


Bestest friends (selective colouring done)

Taiwan XXIII: Kenting (垦丁) at Night

The setting sun reflected on the roads, not yet dried from the previous rain.


Colourful signboards adorn the streets.


The sky on fire =)


Smelly Yikang Toufu (臭豆腐)


How many cars do they need to chop up to set up their stall??


So many prawns..

Taiwan XXII: The Southernmost Tip of Taiwan

Kenting (垦丁) is famed for its beaches and watersports. However when we arrived, the weather was dubious and we only stayed for a while at the seaside.


White sands and blue waters.


Waves and mossy rocks.


The beach stretches endlessly..


KFC for dinner! With awesome egg tarts!