What a special way to spend my new year eve. I'm sharing room with my tour guide Mr Guo. I miss home. I miss being part of the party in Singapore. Jonathan and I have this custom on Xmas and New year eve- I'll stay over at his place to play Risk or some other boardgame till the next morning. To a certain extend, I wish I was missed in Singapore... Jonathan is such a great brother to me. On the day I depart (it's a Monday morning), he took time off from work to sent me off.
So back to the important question. Have I spent time evaluating my life in 2006? How about 2007? What will be my direction and goals? Most people know me as someone who have a direction in my life. I think I know what I want too. In the process, I lean on God's guidance. I really hope that I'll get into OBS as an instructor. Even for a short 3 years career, I believe I can benefit alot for the training and experience. I believe that thru that, it'll help me to be a better and more mature adventurer. (God help me to love my job too!).
In short, this is my direction in 2007.
1. Career in OBS
2. Find a girlfriend
3. Help my mom to be Christian
4. Love God more daily 每天爱神多一些
Sunday, 31 December 2006
Saturday, 30 December 2006
亚丁 Ya Ding
-4 Degree
I'm thirsty but the tube of my Camelbak had frozen. i tried sucking hard to no avail. I also try warming the tube with my hands. It works.
Walking on snow really gets me excited. Xueshan was quite mild in comparison. In the last few days, we saw snow everywhere-on the mountain, on the rock, on the stream, on the grass we walk, on the trees and on its leaves. It's truly a white Christmas. I know, if you are living in the northern part of Norway you'll probably think that I am making a fuss. The island I call home is only 2 degree north of the equator. It's sunny all year round. Almost, except for this time of the year due to the monsoon rain.
There's always something new to learn in the wild. I learn that the snow melts and become ice. Logically, I should have know that walking on ice is not the same as walking on dirt until I saw Ben slipped and fell.
The other 2 brothers trusted me to lead. Because of the ice, we had to make a couple of small detour. On occasion, if the ice covering the ground is level,we still try to walk on it with caution.
30mins into DaoCheng Yading, we were very surprise to see someone coming down. Geng was alone and we found out that he came from the other side of the mountain in Yunnan. He left a good impression-solo traveller trekking for 6 days. He share a little on his trip. At a certain stretch, the snow were piling so high,even above his knees. He thought he couldn't get out already.
At 1600hrs, we get back to where we started. I saw a man in yellow windbreaker. Not a common color for the locals. Alvin told me it's the same guy we bump into earlier. When he got to the starting point, he couldn't get a transport out. Our nice driver offer to give him a ride out. While we were in the car, something inside me told me to grab this opportunity to get to know this guy. Someone who loves outdoor and knows China wilderness well. I love trekking but not those type that are commercialise by the authority.I love non-commercialise kind of trek. It's one of the beauty of the wild where things are primitive and back to the basic.
I get to talk to him in private when we got back to the hotel. Geng told me he's taking a break from work until CNY on 17 Feb 2006. I was hoping that I can meet him in Kunming. We might be able to arrange some trekking trips near Yunnan, maybe a weeks trek.
I'm thirsty but the tube of my Camelbak had frozen. i tried sucking hard to no avail. I also try warming the tube with my hands. It works.
Walking on snow really gets me excited. Xueshan was quite mild in comparison. In the last few days, we saw snow everywhere-on the mountain, on the rock, on the stream, on the grass we walk, on the trees and on its leaves. It's truly a white Christmas. I know, if you are living in the northern part of Norway you'll probably think that I am making a fuss. The island I call home is only 2 degree north of the equator. It's sunny all year round. Almost, except for this time of the year due to the monsoon rain.
There's always something new to learn in the wild. I learn that the snow melts and become ice. Logically, I should have know that walking on ice is not the same as walking on dirt until I saw Ben slipped and fell.
The other 2 brothers trusted me to lead. Because of the ice, we had to make a couple of small detour. On occasion, if the ice covering the ground is level,we still try to walk on it with caution.
30mins into DaoCheng Yading, we were very surprise to see someone coming down. Geng was alone and we found out that he came from the other side of the mountain in Yunnan. He left a good impression-solo traveller trekking for 6 days. He share a little on his trip. At a certain stretch, the snow were piling so high,even above his knees. He thought he couldn't get out already.
At 1600hrs, we get back to where we started. I saw a man in yellow windbreaker. Not a common color for the locals. Alvin told me it's the same guy we bump into earlier. When he got to the starting point, he couldn't get a transport out. Our nice driver offer to give him a ride out. While we were in the car, something inside me told me to grab this opportunity to get to know this guy. Someone who loves outdoor and knows China wilderness well. I love trekking but not those type that are commercialise by the authority.I love non-commercialise kind of trek. It's one of the beauty of the wild where things are primitive and back to the basic.
I get to talk to him in private when we got back to the hotel. Geng told me he's taking a break from work until CNY on 17 Feb 2006. I was hoping that I can meet him in Kunming. We might be able to arrange some trekking trips near Yunnan, maybe a weeks trek.
Lost in translation
Have you watch the movie-Lost in translation? An American was station in Tokyu due to work requirement. He found himself in a totally different world. I felt like that for the past few days.
When I got to Sichuan, the locals speak Sichuanese. In Sichuan, we spent an average of 8hrs on the road daily. My driver and guide are sitted in front and they will be speaking in sichuanese. The 2 Hk brothers besides me will be speaking in Cantonese. Only when communication is necessary would we speak in a group in Mandarin
In Hong Kong, Cantonese dominates the SAR. Fortunately in the recent years, more Hong Kong citizens picked up the language for trade and business purposes. Before I went to Hong Kong, I imagine that I need to use sign language to go about with my daily interaction with HK people. Turns out that many are able to converse in Mandarin- 7-11 store keeper, MTR station controller, policemen and restaurant. Thru my interaction with the Hong Kong disciples , I got a better picture.
Simon_ Indonesian Chinese. Speaks perfect mandarin and Cantonese.
Ben- Come to HK at the age of 14. Speaks perfect Mandarin and Cantonese. Average command of English.
Alvin- Average mandarin and English. Fluent Cantonese.
Michelle- Good English. Little mandarin. Fluent Cantonese.
When I got to Sichuan, the locals speak Sichuanese. In Sichuan, we spent an average of 8hrs on the road daily. My driver and guide are sitted in front and they will be speaking in sichuanese. The 2 Hk brothers besides me will be speaking in Cantonese. Only when communication is necessary would we speak in a group in Mandarin
In Hong Kong, Cantonese dominates the SAR. Fortunately in the recent years, more Hong Kong citizens picked up the language for trade and business purposes. Before I went to Hong Kong, I imagine that I need to use sign language to go about with my daily interaction with HK people. Turns out that many are able to converse in Mandarin- 7-11 store keeper, MTR station controller, policemen and restaurant. Thru my interaction with the Hong Kong disciples , I got a better picture.
Simon_ Indonesian Chinese. Speaks perfect mandarin and Cantonese.
Ben- Come to HK at the age of 14. Speaks perfect Mandarin and Cantonese. Average command of English.
Alvin- Average mandarin and English. Fluent Cantonese.
Michelle- Good English. Little mandarin. Fluent Cantonese.
Pu Tong Hua, Mandarin, Guo Yu, Hua Yu or Bai Hua
Pu Tong Hua, Mandarin, Guo Yu, Hua Yu or Bai Hua. They all refers to the same language.
There are many language spoken in mainland china. Fujian hua, Fuzhou hua, guang dong hua, Ke hua. Just to name a few. The Chinese government, in my opinion, made an excellent move to standardise the languages in China. Pu Tong Hua means 'common language' . I would not be able to communicated with them if not for mandarin.
No matter how many times our parent and the Singapore Government say or does, most Singaporeans seems not to take heed of the advice to preserve the use of mandarin.Another group of Singaporean sees the need and the benefit of mandarin, they do little or nothing to preserve the command of the language. That off course e includes me.
I must admit. Singapore is certainly not a place that is conducive to use mandarin. We're a English speaking dominated country. Come next gen, would our offspring be able to preserve this beautiful language?
On the other hand, I am grateful to our forefather, who in their wisdom,change the media of our education system to English. Though our national language is still Behasa Melayu ( Most singaporean are ignorant of this). If only we could master Mandarin and English, we could practically have access to the 2 world- East and West.
Take for instance, when I was in Thailand. On one of a guided tour, out tour guide spoke English. A Taiwanese guy had to rely on his Thai Chinese girlfriend to translate for him. In Nepal, everyone in the tourism industry is able e to converse in English but not Mandarin. In China,Taiwan and HK. I can read the road signs, place order in a restaurant, strike a conversation with my guide on the road.
Imagine a world with only 1 language. I shall call it Engdarin. Everyone can understand each other. I can go to Papua New Guinea to share the Gospel with them.
There are many language spoken in mainland china. Fujian hua, Fuzhou hua, guang dong hua, Ke hua. Just to name a few. The Chinese government, in my opinion, made an excellent move to standardise the languages in China. Pu Tong Hua means 'common language' . I would not be able to communicated with them if not for mandarin.
No matter how many times our parent and the Singapore Government say or does, most Singaporeans seems not to take heed of the advice to preserve the use of mandarin.Another group of Singaporean sees the need and the benefit of mandarin, they do little or nothing to preserve the command of the language. That off course e includes me.
I must admit. Singapore is certainly not a place that is conducive to use mandarin. We're a English speaking dominated country. Come next gen, would our offspring be able to preserve this beautiful language?
On the other hand, I am grateful to our forefather, who in their wisdom,change the media of our education system to English. Though our national language is still Behasa Melayu ( Most singaporean are ignorant of this). If only we could master Mandarin and English, we could practically have access to the 2 world- East and West.
Take for instance, when I was in Thailand. On one of a guided tour, out tour guide spoke English. A Taiwanese guy had to rely on his Thai Chinese girlfriend to translate for him. In Nepal, everyone in the tourism industry is able e to converse in English but not Mandarin. In China,Taiwan and HK. I can read the road signs, place order in a restaurant, strike a conversation with my guide on the road.
Imagine a world with only 1 language. I shall call it Engdarin. Everyone can understand each other. I can go to Papua New Guinea to share the Gospel with them.
Gen 11:1-9
The Tower of Babel
1 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As men moved eastward, a]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[a]they found a plain in Shinar b]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[b] and settled there.3 They said to each other, "Come, let's make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth."
5 But the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building. 6 The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."
8 So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. 9That is why it was called Babel c]" style="font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 0.5em; ">[c] —because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Acts 17:26
26From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.
Wednesday, 27 December 2006
Panda
Panda is China national treasure. I can see why. They are so cute, you really want to give them a hug.
Panda translate to mandarin is 熊猫 which mean cat bear literally. So are they cat or bear?
Many people call me by my nickname as Panda. But I realise my dark eye ring really no match for the Pandas.
Altitude sickness
- 2 degree C
Man down man down. Can't believe it, after experiencing so much high altitude, I'm still suffering from it. Come to think of it, I've been getting this 'altitude sickness' on many occasion. 2002 in Kathmandu, 2005 in Rinjani, and a very mild one in Kinabalu. Basically, i feel nausea and headache. Then somehow my digestive systems goes haywire too. I need to visit the toilet many times. I might vomit too.
Last night, i was awoken by a pulsating headache.I try to get back to sleep and manage to doze off occasionally. By 5 am, the headache got worse and I got out off my bed. I went to the toilet to try to vomit. I use my fingers to dig my throat to trigger the vomiting. So i successful vomit 3-4 times and thought I am ok.
Alvin, Ben and i wanted to catch sunrise at Mao Bi Liang. I was hoping that I'll be well by then. 10 mins on the ride, our vehicle as stopped by a barricade. Like I mention many times, I am not a sunrise person. Furthermore, I've really seen enough of sunrise on mountainous area. So I decided to go back to the hotel with our driver, while Ban and Alvin continues on foot to Mao Bi Liang.It is a good 40mins walk. I admire their enthusiasm, but no thanks.
i climb up to my room on the third floor. When I enter the room, I felt the semi processed food in the stomach trying to force its way out of my mouth. Fortunately, I manage to get to the basin just in time. Vomit...
The good thing about vomiting is you feel better after unloading. The bad thing is the taste and the smell that stays in the area around your mouth and nose.
Soon after that, I regain my health. Ready to hit the road again.
Man down man down. Can't believe it, after experiencing so much high altitude, I'm still suffering from it. Come to think of it, I've been getting this 'altitude sickness' on many occasion. 2002 in Kathmandu, 2005 in Rinjani, and a very mild one in Kinabalu. Basically, i feel nausea and headache. Then somehow my digestive systems goes haywire too. I need to visit the toilet many times. I might vomit too.
Last night, i was awoken by a pulsating headache.I try to get back to sleep and manage to doze off occasionally. By 5 am, the headache got worse and I got out off my bed. I went to the toilet to try to vomit. I use my fingers to dig my throat to trigger the vomiting. So i successful vomit 3-4 times and thought I am ok.
Alvin, Ben and i wanted to catch sunrise at Mao Bi Liang. I was hoping that I'll be well by then. 10 mins on the ride, our vehicle as stopped by a barricade. Like I mention many times, I am not a sunrise person. Furthermore, I've really seen enough of sunrise on mountainous area. So I decided to go back to the hotel with our driver, while Ban and Alvin continues on foot to Mao Bi Liang.It is a good 40mins walk. I admire their enthusiasm, but no thanks.
i climb up to my room on the third floor. When I enter the room, I felt the semi processed food in the stomach trying to force its way out of my mouth. Fortunately, I manage to get to the basin just in time. Vomit...
The good thing about vomiting is you feel better after unloading. The bad thing is the taste and the smell that stays in the area around your mouth and nose.
Soon after that, I regain my health. Ready to hit the road again.
Tuesday, 26 December 2006
White Christmas
This is the white Christmas I am talking about. Pictures taken all seems to be in mono.
Sunday, 24 December 2006
Out of town soon
Yo, I will be travelling to the remote parts of western Sichuan for about 14 days. I might be silent cyberly for this period. So don't panic if you don't see me on msn.
3 Fujian brothers 福建兄弟
The 3 Fujian brothers. The brother on my right is Ben, the other is Ken. Both of them came to Hong Kong at the age of 14. As for me, my grandfather was born in Fujian, so still sort of related....
Bible study: The book of Acts
Acts 6:8-7:60
No matter how many times I read Acts, the stories never fails to amaze me. I am so proud of Stephen for the way he stood up and preach the words. He preach a message that was absolutely unpopular to the crowd. Stephen demonstrated true manhood. A man who dares to do and say the right thing, even at the cost of his life. His courage motivates me to preach the word to others more boldly.
51"You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it."
No matter how many times I read Acts, the stories never fails to amaze me. I am so proud of Stephen for the way he stood up and preach the words. He preach a message that was absolutely unpopular to the crowd. Stephen demonstrated true manhood. A man who dares to do and say the right thing, even at the cost of his life. His courage motivates me to preach the word to others more boldly.
51"You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it."
Xmas party
This brother Ryan is an avid jogger. He's sign up in the Standard Charter marathon in Hong Kong on Mar 2007. I invited him to Singapore to run the Standard Charter marathon in SIngapore on Dec 2007. In return, we'll run the marathon again in mar 2008.
China Sichuan Airline
I am flying China Sichuan Airline on 25th Dec 2006. Departing from Shen Zhen airport, assumingly the domestic one.
Time: 1010hrs
Flight: 3U8702
Time: 1010hrs
Flight: 3U8702
Friday, 22 December 2006
Disneyland Hong Kong Videos
For Disney fans only. Others might find it very boring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USPfbajTHo8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NxIvyCo--8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQBcmKWh6LQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QelNV5_XXM0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WXUn9wbdFI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x7P1jCswe8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRi7mQmuIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43i6AUKJeX8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USPfbajTHo8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NxIvyCo--8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQBcmKWh6LQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QelNV5_XXM0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WXUn9wbdFI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x7P1jCswe8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRi7mQmuIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43i6AUKJeX8
Trekking in Hong Kong
Today marks the end of my trekking in Hong Kong. For the next 2 days, it's celebration and eating.
I've covered the following trails. As most of the trails are more than 70km, i can only cover certain section of them.
Lantau Trail 凤凰径
Maclehose Trail 麦理浩径
Wilson Trail
Hong Kong Trail 港岛径
I've spent 7 days on the trail. A typical day's trek take 7-8 hours. I spent most of my time trekking on my own. However, I have the privilege to trek with 2 trekking enthusiast on 2 separate occasion- Eric and Raymond Chu. Both of them have been trekking in Hong Kong for years. I learn alot from them. Off course they bought me to the nicer trail, some of them are lesser known to the public.
I've covered the following trails. As most of the trails are more than 70km, i can only cover certain section of them.
Lantau Trail 凤凰径
Maclehose Trail 麦理浩径
Wilson Trail
Hong Kong Trail 港岛径
I've spent 7 days on the trail. A typical day's trek take 7-8 hours. I spent most of my time trekking on my own. However, I have the privilege to trek with 2 trekking enthusiast on 2 separate occasion- Eric and Raymond Chu. Both of them have been trekking in Hong Kong for years. I learn alot from them. Off course they bought me to the nicer trail, some of them are lesser known to the public.
Tuesday, 19 December 2006
Sunday, 17 December 2006
To Alvin Fan. Thank you for your sermon.
Hi Alvin Fan,
I was listening to your lesson on 3rd Dec. Thank you so much for your awesome preaching. I really enjoy it very much.
I am especially moved by your story on how you help Rebecca overcome her struggles. You exhibit godliness in the way you raise your children. You use motivation to spur her on. Sometimes we feel helpless when comes to helping others. Praise the Lord that we have him in our live to guide us.
You are right to say that we should not use circumstances as excuses. You are a perfect eg. You were not brought up in a conducive environment, yet you did not allow the past to affect your important role as a parent to Rebbecca. You allow God to guide you, that is really remarkable.
Thanks for all the jokes. I like the bamboo joke the most, especially your gym friend. You said that at least you are not the only bamboo among the tree trunks in the gym. I laugh rolling on the floor.
Once again, thank you so much brother.
I was listening to your lesson on 3rd Dec. Thank you so much for your awesome preaching. I really enjoy it very much.
I am especially moved by your story on how you help Rebecca overcome her struggles. You exhibit godliness in the way you raise your children. You use motivation to spur her on. Sometimes we feel helpless when comes to helping others. Praise the Lord that we have him in our live to guide us.
You are right to say that we should not use circumstances as excuses. You are a perfect eg. You were not brought up in a conducive environment, yet you did not allow the past to affect your important role as a parent to Rebbecca. You allow God to guide you, that is really remarkable.
Thanks for all the jokes. I like the bamboo joke the most, especially your gym friend. You said that at least you are not the only bamboo among the tree trunks in the gym. I laugh rolling on the floor.
Once again, thank you so much brother.
Flying to Chengdu on Christmas
I'm going to have a white Christmas this year. Alvin Lo and Ben (from the brother's household in HK) will be flying to Chengdu too. Prior to my visit to HK, both of them are in the midst of preparing to visit the so-call Shangri La in Sichuan. God arrange for us to meet each other. Now I have travelling companion to China for 2 weeks at least.
We are visiting this place call Yading (亚丁）It is over 5000mt. Confirm snowing ah...
Btw, in case your geograghy very lousy, let me explain. Yading and Chengdu are town/city in Sichuan, one of the province in mainland China. Sichuan is a place famous for Jiuzaigou (九寨沟）and Si Gu Niang Shan (四姑娘山).
We are visiting this place call Yading (亚丁）It is over 5000mt. Confirm snowing ah...
Btw, in case your geograghy very lousy, let me explain. Yading and Chengdu are town/city in Sichuan, one of the province in mainland China. Sichuan is a place famous for Jiuzaigou (九寨沟）and Si Gu Niang Shan (四姑娘山).
Hong Kong Church Sunday Service video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMpM7otKgNw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUGTvTAJZc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoMOi7irkHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4HllfDtax8
I attended service at Hong Kong Island central. Hong Kong church singing is great. A lot of disciples knows how to sing in parts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUGTvTAJZc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoMOi7irkHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4HllfDtax8
I attended service at Hong Kong Island central. Hong Kong church singing is great. A lot of disciples knows how to sing in parts.
西贡 (Sai Kung)
It was at this beach that I had a prayer with Eric. I realise that I'm getting use to using mandarin. I feel comfortable conversing with God in Mandarin.
Eric was sharing that the las time he pray in Mandarin was 2 years ago with a Taiwanese brother in Kending. Coincidently, that brother's name is also Jerry.
Saturday, 16 December 2006
Happy Feet
Happy Feet
Originally uploaded by Jerry Tok.
The animation Happy Feet is translated to 快乐脚 in Taiwan. But here in Hong Kong, it was translated to what you see in the poster, which means- tap dancing Penguin. I would like to think that mainland China translation is 哈碧脚.
More Videos
Yo Yo, NEW!!! BARU!!! 最新！！！
西贡 Xi Gong (Sai Kung)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-rLK4GzZQ
Flying Sand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCcJJqsL0DE
Nicholson Peak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FHH-QxVLXQ
Hong Kong city
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCRHf4P-Irs
Midweek service
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6w5IpnnV4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNzOcuSF_O8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26TYqL9IxsQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMQvMCF-Djc
西贡 Xi Gong (Sai Kung)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-rLK4GzZQ
Flying Sand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCcJJqsL0DE
Nicholson Peak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FHH-QxVLXQ
Hong Kong city
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCRHf4P-Irs
Midweek service
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6w5IpnnV4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNzOcuSF_O8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26TYqL9IxsQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMQvMCF-Djc
Stephen
Met up with Stephen in Hong Kong. He brought me to this nice place for supper.
It's good to meet up with old friend. The last time we meet was at least 4 years ago.
Thursday, 14 December 2006
Video of me on the Dragon Back (龙背）
It was raining and the wind was strong. I wish I have the ability to control the weather but no...God is the boss. In any case, it's still very beautiful.
Wednesday, 13 December 2006
Hong Kong Tram ride
The tram was built in 1888 by the British. Amazingly, it is still in operation. Though not the fastest way to get around, it is certainly the cheapest. Each trip cost S$0.40, regardless of distance. I like it.
DBS branch office in Hong Kong
Monday, 11 December 2006
First day and first time in Hong KOng
Arrived at HK international airport. I followed the HK brother's instruction and took Airbus A11 to Bei Jiao Ferry Terminal.
I am now at Hong Kong Island. THere are other district in HK namely New Territory, Kowloon and the Outlaying Island. The brothers' flat that I am staying with is right on top of Bei Jiao MTR station. Looking out of the window, I can see the other side of the shore, Kowloon. There are 4 brothers staying here, so far I've met Alvin Lo and Ken.
Today super tired. Last night spent time with a brother. We chat until 0115hrs. THere's so much to share. Then wake up at 0400hrs again so that I can reach the airport at 0600hrs.
Anyway, I'm going to spent my evening familiarising the surrounding. And I will try to get a prepaid card too. Will update you if I get a HK no.
I am now at Hong Kong Island. THere are other district in HK namely New Territory, Kowloon and the Outlaying Island. The brothers' flat that I am staying with is right on top of Bei Jiao MTR station. Looking out of the window, I can see the other side of the shore, Kowloon. There are 4 brothers staying here, so far I've met Alvin Lo and Ken.
Today super tired. Last night spent time with a brother. We chat until 0115hrs. THere's so much to share. Then wake up at 0400hrs again so that I can reach the airport at 0600hrs.
Anyway, I'm going to spent my evening familiarising the surrounding. And I will try to get a prepaid card too. Will update you if I get a HK no.
Sunday, 10 December 2006
Taiwan...Touch my heart
Taiwan...Touch your heart
This is the Taiwanese tourism board tag line. Indeed, Taiwan had touch my heart in many ways.
A brother ask me, what is my deepest impression of Taiwan. I answered without hesitation: 雪山 (Snow Mountain) and the Taiwanese, especially the brothers who housed me and spent time with me.
雪山-Xueshan-Snow Mountain
A picture speaks a thousand words, so pls refer to my photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerrytok/sets/72157594407548916/ There are a few millions words there.
I like the 黑森林（black forest). 黑森林 is full of alpine trees (or so I think). During the day, little or no sunlight penetrates into the forest and hence the name black forest. The trees are rather tall with branches and leaves at the top. It was as though all the trees are racing against each other to catch as much sunlight as they possibly could.
Off course, I love the snow. The last time I see snow (on the ground) was at Nepal. And that was 4 years ago. Singapore is located 2 degree north of the equator. Our weather forecast is 24-35 degree C thruout the year. Back to the snow- It was snowing prior to the day before we make our ascent to 雪山主峰(Snow Mountain Main Peak). According to our guide, the possibility to make the ascent is slim. So they next morning, we were praying hard for the ascent to be possible. There is no way to know than to try. Fortunately, there was another group, they went ahead of us to 开路. By the time we got to the snow part, it was quite easy to walk. The previous group had helped us melt the snow on the trail.
Taiwanese
Taiwanese are warm and friendly. Service industry is excellent. Take for instance, Taiwanese greet every customer 欢迎光临. You can step into any shop and make as much enquiry as you like. You can step out of the store without making any purchase. Retailer rarely give you the black face nor pressure you to make any purchase. Once at Kending, George and I went into a restaurant. The waitress serve us plain water while she hands the menu to us. George and I both agree that the price is abit to steep for our liking. We told the waiter that we decided not to eat here, she remain courteous and thank us for patronising (strictly speaking, we only walk in). No black face. I really salute their excellent service.
During the Xueshan trek, we stop by along the side of the trail. We sat there and right in front of us is a beautiful mountain range. Our guide, nickname Ferrari was there with us. Besides the 4 Singaporeans with me, there were 6 other Taiwanese uncles and aunties with us. We were chatting and laughing and really enjoying each other's company. Ferrari is very nice. He made coffee for us. Because of his kindness, even the hot water that he prepared tasted sweet.
台北教会的弟兄姐妹
I am so grateful to the Taipei brothers for housing me. They are so warm,sincere, caring and loving. Thruout my staying there, I have to privilege to stay in 3 brother's flat.
The first brothers' flat was with 振宁，阿鸿，建明，Danny and Wei Yu. I feel especially close to 振宁. I love to ride around Taipei in his scooter.
The second brothers' flat was with 世渊,Sunny and 阿杰. When I arrive, 阿杰show me to the room, the brothers prepare a fruit basket to welcome. Honestly, I am quite overwhelmed by their hospitality. Besides the fruit basket, 阿杰print a map of their house location and a local phone card. 世渊 is very fatherly. He is very patient to explain things to. He gave me some insider stories to the never ending unusually relationship between Taiwan and China. I really enjoy talking to him. Sunny is the brother that treated me to 臭豆腐Fermented bean curd and 鸭血糕 Solidified duck's blood.
The third brothers' flat was with 9 brothers, I know 富源 most. On Sunday, he took time out and brought me around Taipei. We went to hot spring together. Then on Monday morning, he woke up at 4am to sent me to the bus terminal for me to catch a bus to the airport.
Saturday, 9 December 2006
北投 ＢｅｉＴｏｕ
My first hot spring experience. Fuyuan was with me. It was his first experiences as well.
We went to the public one. It cost 2 sing dollars. Other private ones are from 10 sing onwards. Though public is slightly crowded, you can meet more locals. In fact, most of them are locals. As usual, most of them are ah peks and aunties. I think they are frequent user.
Anyway, I try soaking in the hot pool. 10mins into it, Fuyuan and I decided to get out. Cannot tahan ah... I was sweating profusely and my heartbeat went up. It was as though I am jogging in zone 4 ( using the heartrate monitor). We look around and realise there was a cold pool and it was freezing man. Honestly, I am not sure of the temperature of the pools. My estimation is that the hot pool is 70 degree C. The cold pool is approximately 18 degree c.
You should try hopping from the hot pool to the cold pool. And don't procreastinate, just dive!! Once inside the cold pool, you actually feel ok...for the first 3 mins I mean. You'll feel instantly that the cold water has chilled your lungs. you feel like there is mint in the air. 5 mins later, I felt giddy. Like a spinning effect. Actually the feeling is quite shiok, abit like high on drugs.... Can anyone explains this strange reaction? Jt? Do you have any useless facts to explain this???
台北101
I have a hard time finding a day with clear sky to capture the world's highest building.
The other day, I went jogging around the brothers' place. The track is hilly, sort of like Macritchie. I like it immediately. The park is set on top of a mountain.
Just as I was jogging and exploring this new exciting park, I saw clear blue sky. From the summit of this hill, you can view the city. Taipei 101 sticks out of the city strangely, All of the buildings around her are not even half as tall as her. Pity that I don't have my camera with me, it was sunset and she (101) looks gorgeous
Friday, 8 December 2006
Yang Ming Shan Park
This place is beautiful but... not for me lah. The trails are too mild for me already. I went there on a weekday afternoon. The whole park is full of uncles and auntie. They were engaging in all sorts of activities- Sitting, meditating, playing chess, playing mahjong, doing make up, picnic, sleeping. etc etc..
Yawn....
Ex-Mayflower school mate
Brothers' flat
Originally uploaded by Jerry Tok.
The brother on the right is Wei Yu. He ever study in Mayflower Secondary, Singapore. He is 1 year my senior I think
It's a small small world...
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48 mountains and more to go.
Remember the Singaporean auntie I met on bus 260? After talking to her, a Taiwanese auntie started talking to me too. I told her that I came to Taiwan especially to trek Xueshan and Yushan.
Turns out, she is a Taiwan mountain veteran. Her maiden trek was Yushan back in 1988. Since then, she's been trekking. Out of the 200 over peaks in Taiwan, she's done 48. Very impressive. She looks like she's in the 50's and she certainly is not stopping at 48 peaks.
She also shared her Mount Fuji experience. Actually, she didn't enjoy it. Taiwan mountains view beats Fuji anytime, she said. She said Fuji was so ugly that at 1 point, she ask herself why did she come to this ugly place when she have beautiful mountains back home. I agree with her wholehearted. Beside Gunung Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia, Xueshan is the 2nd most beautiful trek I've been to in Asia, outside the Himalayas range.
After hearing her story, I feel so tempted to climb more Taiwan mountains. Not all Taiwan mountain have lodges(Shan Zhuang) to stay. There are many that required trekkers to bring their own tent, food and water. Sounds more like trekking to me. Despite of the weight, I prefer self sufficient trek. Like I mention earlier, I am quite turned off by the cramped lodge in Xueshan and Yushan. It's worst than Pasar Malam. There's no privacy nor peace. Getting away from crowd is one of the beauty of trekking, you certainly don't have this privilege in the lodge. I look forward to self sufficient treks in Taiwan.
Turns out, she is a Taiwan mountain veteran. Her maiden trek was Yushan back in 1988. Since then, she's been trekking. Out of the 200 over peaks in Taiwan, she's done 48. Very impressive. She looks like she's in the 50's and she certainly is not stopping at 48 peaks.
She also shared her Mount Fuji experience. Actually, she didn't enjoy it. Taiwan mountains view beats Fuji anytime, she said. She said Fuji was so ugly that at 1 point, she ask herself why did she come to this ugly place when she have beautiful mountains back home. I agree with her wholehearted. Beside Gunung Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia, Xueshan is the 2nd most beautiful trek I've been to in Asia, outside the Himalayas range.
After hearing her story, I feel so tempted to climb more Taiwan mountains. Not all Taiwan mountain have lodges(Shan Zhuang) to stay. There are many that required trekkers to bring their own tent, food and water. Sounds more like trekking to me. Despite of the weight, I prefer self sufficient trek. Like I mention earlier, I am quite turned off by the cramped lodge in Xueshan and Yushan. It's worst than Pasar Malam. There's no privacy nor peace. Getting away from crowd is one of the beauty of trekking, you certainly don't have this privilege in the lodge. I look forward to self sufficient treks in Taiwan.
Trekking gears haven
As bus 260 is approaching the terminal at Taipei Main Station. I saw this famous trekking gear shop, Deng Shan You (Trekking Friends). I alighted and walk towards Deng Shan You.
Then I saw Patagonia and many trekking gear shops. I went into every trekking gears shop to shop. I remember that the road name is Zhong Shan Bei Lu (Central Mountain North Road). This place is a trekking gear haven!!!
I can't believe I actually spent 2 hours looking at gears without taking a break. It feels more tiring to shop 2 hrs than to jog 2 hrs. My conclusion is that Taiwanese are very willing to spent on gears. I was hoping to see local Taiwan or China brands, which I assume to be cheaper. I was wrong. The shops carry all sorts of brand, from USA to New Zealand. Patagonia, Eiger, Atunas, Mac Pac, Vaude, ProCam Fits, Salewa (they have apparel as well), Sea to Summit, Chaco, MSR, Nalgene, many other camping stove brands, Leki. and many many banyak banyak brand. Taiwanese are really spoilt for choice.
There's this brand call Aiger, might be from China. Also, there's another interesting brand-Wild Roses, for women by women.
Taiwanese are into hitech gear. They like to buy apparel that are quick dry, breathable, windproof, and all sorts of proof. Basically, it translate to Goretex material and it means super EXPENSIVE. Even uncles and aunties also into high tech gears.
Then I saw Patagonia and many trekking gear shops. I went into every trekking gears shop to shop. I remember that the road name is Zhong Shan Bei Lu (Central Mountain North Road). This place is a trekking gear haven!!!
I can't believe I actually spent 2 hours looking at gears without taking a break. It feels more tiring to shop 2 hrs than to jog 2 hrs. My conclusion is that Taiwanese are very willing to spent on gears. I was hoping to see local Taiwan or China brands, which I assume to be cheaper. I was wrong. The shops carry all sorts of brand, from USA to New Zealand. Patagonia, Eiger, Atunas, Mac Pac, Vaude, ProCam Fits, Salewa (they have apparel as well), Sea to Summit, Chaco, MSR, Nalgene, many other camping stove brands, Leki. and many many banyak banyak brand. Taiwanese are really spoilt for choice.
There's this brand call Aiger, might be from China. Also, there's another interesting brand-Wild Roses, for women by women.
Taiwanese are into hitech gear. They like to buy apparel that are quick dry, breathable, windproof, and all sorts of proof. Basically, it translate to Goretex material and it means super EXPENSIVE. Even uncles and aunties also into high tech gears.
Singaporeans... complaining again
I was on board bus 260. An older lady, together with her grandchildren, children and a foreign looking follower board the bus too. She ushered her grandchildren to the back of the bus in English. That was quite rare for a Taiwanese to converse in English, I thought.
So she was talking to her grandchildren and suddenly she mention "singapore". I turned around and ask if she's Singaporean, and bingo. First Singaporean I met in Taiwan.
As we talk, she did what most Singaporean are fond of doing-Complaining. There was language barrier, she claimed. Taiwanese couldn't understand her broken mandarin that was littered with Behasa Malayu and Singlish. Neither could Taiwanese converse in English.
Next, she complained about food. She couldn't agree with the food here. Actually, I think she went to the wrong place. She mention food that I've not come across, for e.g., duck tongue. Strange.
Actually, the reason why she come to Taiwan is because her son wants to marry a Taiwanese girl. Her son wants to move to Taiwan too. And she just couldn't understand why.
Come to think of it, I think I am adapting quite well. Just like a chameleon.
So she was talking to her grandchildren and suddenly she mention "singapore". I turned around and ask if she's Singaporean, and bingo. First Singaporean I met in Taiwan.
As we talk, she did what most Singaporean are fond of doing-Complaining. There was language barrier, she claimed. Taiwanese couldn't understand her broken mandarin that was littered with Behasa Malayu and Singlish. Neither could Taiwanese converse in English.
Next, she complained about food. She couldn't agree with the food here. Actually, I think she went to the wrong place. She mention food that I've not come across, for e.g., duck tongue. Strange.
Actually, the reason why she come to Taiwan is because her son wants to marry a Taiwanese girl. Her son wants to move to Taiwan too. And she just couldn't understand why.
Come to think of it, I think I am adapting quite well. Just like a chameleon.
Experiment with food
I've moved to another brothers' flat. The brothers staying here are Shiyuan, Sunny and Ah Jie.
After mid week service, Shiyuan gave me a ride home while Sunny went to buy supper after hearing that I haven't taken my dinner. And guess what was supper? It was Zhu Za Tang. I decided to be adventurous in my diet too. As far as I remember, I have not try Zhu Za Tang on my own accord. Don't ask me what I actually put in my mouth, it's definitely some intestine. Luckily got other side dishes like Ji Pai (Taiwanese chicken cutlet).
I tried more adventurous food last night. Sunny ask if I've tried Taiwan famous fermented bean curd (Cou Dou Fu), I said I don't mind. So Sunny bought the fermented bean curd in Ma La soup. Besides bean curd, he also bought Ya Xue (solidified suck blood). I don't think Singapore sells Ya Xue, but it is the equivalent of Zhu Xue (solidified pig's blood). Anyway, the Ma La soup is quite strong so it sort of cover up the other taste.
After mid week service, Shiyuan gave me a ride home while Sunny went to buy supper after hearing that I haven't taken my dinner. And guess what was supper? It was Zhu Za Tang. I decided to be adventurous in my diet too. As far as I remember, I have not try Zhu Za Tang on my own accord. Don't ask me what I actually put in my mouth, it's definitely some intestine. Luckily got other side dishes like Ji Pai (Taiwanese chicken cutlet).
I tried more adventurous food last night. Sunny ask if I've tried Taiwan famous fermented bean curd (Cou Dou Fu), I said I don't mind. So Sunny bought the fermented bean curd in Ma La soup. Besides bean curd, he also bought Ya Xue (solidified suck blood). I don't think Singapore sells Ya Xue, but it is the equivalent of Zhu Xue (solidified pig's blood). Anyway, the Ma La soup is quite strong so it sort of cover up the other taste.
Wednesday, 6 December 2006
Flying to Hong Kong on 11 Dec
I purchase my air tickets to Hong Kong.
11 Dec 2006
Thai Air TG631
Depart from Taipei at 0745hrs
Arrive at Hong Kong at 0940hrs
11 Dec 2006
Thai Air TG631
Depart from Taipei at 0745hrs
Arrive at Hong Kong at 0940hrs
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Evening prayer with brothers at Daan garden
2 brothers brought me out for dinner and we decide on Bai Gan Ze Huo Guo (White Cane steamboat). It was a buffet dinner. Got free flow of desert, drinks and ice-cream. Yeh, brothers bond over food. This restaurant got a interest no. It is Wo-Wo-Wo-Ci-Huo-Guo. Can you figure out the no.? It is 555-458. WE had a good laugh.
I had a sin confession to make, though I struggle to open up. (sorry I won't disclose the details. It's a men's issue) After the confession, the brothers encourage me. I feel lifted up by their support and encouragement. After all , we are men and can relate to the common struggles.
Every often, Satan lie to us. He tells us it is ok to not confess to man, just confess to God is sufficient. He tells us we just need to repent on our own, confession is optional. However, in James 5:16 it says-
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confession humbles us. It takes humility to tell another man that you have weakness and have sin against God. True to what the bible says, I feel refreshed and recharged. I am more ready to do God 's will and stay pure.
We take a 5 mins walk to Daan garden and found a mini tower. We went up to and there we pray to God, in mandarin off course. I was the last to pray, quite tongue tied. I need to think hard to find the right word to express. Nevertheless, it was refreshing. The brothers address God as "ba ba" , just like how I greet my own dad. I can feel the intimacy they had with God. And the prayer certain bond us together.
I had a sin confession to make, though I struggle to open up. (sorry I won't disclose the details. It's a men's issue) After the confession, the brothers encourage me. I feel lifted up by their support and encouragement. After all , we are men and can relate to the common struggles.
Every often, Satan lie to us. He tells us it is ok to not confess to man, just confess to God is sufficient. He tells us we just need to repent on our own, confession is optional. However, in James 5:16 it says-
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confession humbles us. It takes humility to tell another man that you have weakness and have sin against God. True to what the bible says, I feel refreshed and recharged. I am more ready to do God 's will and stay pure.
We take a 5 mins walk to Daan garden and found a mini tower. We went up to and there we pray to God, in mandarin off course. I was the last to pray, quite tongue tied. I need to think hard to find the right word to express. Nevertheless, it was refreshing. The brothers address God as "ba ba" , just like how I greet my own dad. I can feel the intimacy they had with God. And the prayer certain bond us together.
Monday, 4 December 2006
New videos uploaded
Chu Hou
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iMlI5WiX_E
Taiwan church
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JawC5zfgZ3g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHfXBKsfV0I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K733NabuCus
Strong wind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI_-3z0oyTo
Xueshan Summit- Dozing off...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcuk-2Wdq2c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iMlI5WiX_E
Taiwan church
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JawC5zfgZ3g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHfXBKsfV0I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K733NabuCus
Strong wind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI_-3z0oyTo
Xueshan Summit- Dozing off...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcuk-2Wdq2c
Staying in a brothers' flat.
Here in Taiwan, the christians call the brothers' flat di xiong zhi jia. I am staying in one of them. Taiwan houses are quite big, an equivalent of a Singapore 4-5 room flat.
There are 4 brothers residing here. One brother is in the insurance industry. Then there was another brother, as we were chatting, He told me he ever stay in Singapore for 4 years to complete his secondary studies. We were both from the same secondary school- Mayflower secondary. He's probably 1 year my senior. During my secondary school days, there are alot of foreign students, mostly from Indonesia and Taiwan. So. it's really a small world.
There are 4 brothers residing here. One brother is in the insurance industry. Then there was another brother, as we were chatting, He told me he ever stay in Singapore for 4 years to complete his secondary studies. We were both from the same secondary school- Mayflower secondary. He's probably 1 year my senior. During my secondary school days, there are alot of foreign students, mostly from Indonesia and Taiwan. So. it's really a small world.
The rugged Taiwan
Anyone who is into nature , adventure or trekking would fall in love with Taiwan. Taiwan has over 200 peaks above 3000mt. Very impressive for a country with this land mass. Taiwan is almost as big as peninsula Malaysia, if not slightly wider in width. There are endless peaks to climb, rivers to raft, cliffs to rappel, waves to surf, hot springs to soak, awesome trail to cycle. I highly recommend a road trip round the island, especially along the east coast highway.
Taipei church sunday service.
When we were arrived at the church meeting place, we were greeted by one of the church leader Siying. Service was held in an auditorium with good facilities. I don't know why I need to add in the word 'good facilities'. I think I still associated auditorium with KAPT, which most of you would be able to related to the bad facilities.
I took a couple of video of the service, including singing, welcome. preaching. All the songs were familiar, except that there wasn't any screening of the lyrics, so I end up just humming the bass parts of the songs. During the welcome part, we were introduced to the congregation. Our Taiwanese brothers and sisters greeted us warmly. Many came forward to fellowship with us when the service ended before 12pm.
The fellowship was great! Met so many brothers and sisters. I got to know a brother who is an avid trekker. He organises at least 2 trips annually to trek Taiwan mountain. We paid 4000NT to a local agency. According to the brother, the total expenditure for a trip organise by him would probably be less than 1000 NT (S$50). Sounds good ya. I think I will come back again, possible arrange a trip for brothers and sisters from Singapore and Taiwan. I want to trek the Holy Trail (Shen Ling Xian), Nan Hu Da Shan and many many others.
Like i was saying, lots of disciple fellowship with us after the service. Siying brought me to met a brother, Ah Hong. I will be staying at the brothers' flat for a week. Then there was this sister by the name of Joyce. She brought us to this famous tomato soup beef noodle where alot of christian lunch after service.
Joyce is really very nice, after lunch, she brought us to a CD shop to burn my pics into a CD so that Deon can bring it back to Singapore. Along the way, we drop by a Thai restaurant opened by a brother. He was born in Myanmar, but later reside in Taiwan. He also know the Myanmar church leader Ang Ko Ko Win (sorry wrong spelling). Ah Shen treated us to Bo Bo Char Char.
In the afternoon, Grace brought me to a photo gallery. The disciples actually from different interest groups so that they can create more opportunity to reach out to more friends. So this group of christian come together to put their works together.
I took a couple of video of the service, including singing, welcome. preaching. All the songs were familiar, except that there wasn't any screening of the lyrics, so I end up just humming the bass parts of the songs. During the welcome part, we were introduced to the congregation. Our Taiwanese brothers and sisters greeted us warmly. Many came forward to fellowship with us when the service ended before 12pm.
The fellowship was great! Met so many brothers and sisters. I got to know a brother who is an avid trekker. He organises at least 2 trips annually to trek Taiwan mountain. We paid 4000NT to a local agency. According to the brother, the total expenditure for a trip organise by him would probably be less than 1000 NT (S$50). Sounds good ya. I think I will come back again, possible arrange a trip for brothers and sisters from Singapore and Taiwan. I want to trek the Holy Trail (Shen Ling Xian), Nan Hu Da Shan and many many others.
Like i was saying, lots of disciple fellowship with us after the service. Siying brought me to met a brother, Ah Hong. I will be staying at the brothers' flat for a week. Then there was this sister by the name of Joyce. She brought us to this famous tomato soup beef noodle where alot of christian lunch after service.
Joyce is really very nice, after lunch, she brought us to a CD shop to burn my pics into a CD so that Deon can bring it back to Singapore. Along the way, we drop by a Thai restaurant opened by a brother. He was born in Myanmar, but later reside in Taiwan. He also know the Myanmar church leader Ang Ko Ko Win (sorry wrong spelling). Ah Shen treated us to Bo Bo Char Char.
In the afternoon, Grace brought me to a photo gallery. The disciples actually from different interest groups so that they can create more opportunity to reach out to more friends. So this group of christian come together to put their works together.
Saturday, 2 December 2006
Road trip around Kending
Enchanting Taiwan.. Touch your heart.
Taiwan is so beautiful, it is really hard to not be moved by her beautiful nature and the re qing (warm) people. Photo was taken at Long Pan along east coast highway.
Road trip in Taiwan
Road trip in Taiwan
Originally uploaded by Jerry Tok.
Heng Chun
About 15mins drive away from the touristy Kending. Heng Chun is a ancient city. Well sort of. During the Qing Dynasty, Heng Chun was a walled city. Now the city looks just like any other Taiwanese town, except for the city gates which were preserved.
Chu Huo
Chu Hou is a short drive away from Heng Chun. The fire are caused by natural gas leaking to the surface from far underground. The gas ignite upon contact with oxygen.
Lazy Sat
I read Genesis 20-21 using the chinese bible.
Met Fang Jing at Taipei Main Station. When I got there, I realise I forgotten the exit that I was suppose to meet him. So I just humtum 1 exit. Much to my disappointment, he was not there. I sms him to update him on my location.
Fangjing arrive and brought me to a small lane. I saw a Pategonia shop. Taiwanese are very willing to splurge on trekking gears. From my Yushan and Xueshan experience, the majority of the trekkers are locals. The only foriegners I met were 5 Germans. Most locals are uncles and aunties. My group is probably the youngest group. Like I said, the uncles and aunties wore expensive trekking gears- North Face, Eiger, Atunas and etc.
Brunch at an Indonesian food stall. Interestingly, I actually felt at home. The owner looks like an indonesian chinese. I can understand their bahasa indonesian. They speak mandarin and Taiyu as well. On the menu are mee goreng, Lontong, curry.. Even have chilli sauce leh... So nice.
Met Fang Jing at Taipei Main Station. When I got there, I realise I forgotten the exit that I was suppose to meet him. So I just humtum 1 exit. Much to my disappointment, he was not there. I sms him to update him on my location.
Fangjing arrive and brought me to a small lane. I saw a Pategonia shop. Taiwanese are very willing to splurge on trekking gears. From my Yushan and Xueshan experience, the majority of the trekkers are locals. The only foriegners I met were 5 Germans. Most locals are uncles and aunties. My group is probably the youngest group. Like I said, the uncles and aunties wore expensive trekking gears- North Face, Eiger, Atunas and etc.
Brunch at an Indonesian food stall. Interestingly, I actually felt at home. The owner looks like an indonesian chinese. I can understand their bahasa indonesian. They speak mandarin and Taiyu as well. On the menu are mee goreng, Lontong, curry.. Even have chilli sauce leh... So nice.
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