Yangminshan-II

I took professor Saha to Yangmingshan mountain. This is my second time to visit this national park. I like this national park for many reasons. One of the reason it convenient to go there. Please enjoy some pictures taken on a cloudy day. :)

We caught in the rain while trekking down the mountain. This grand mother is selling some vegetables, bananas and bamboo shoots. We purchased some bananas and bamboo shoot. But the rain is not stopping at all. We sat at her shop for about 20 mins. When it is about the time to get a bus she brought these covers and asked us to use them to reach bus stop. Prof. Saha and Hemanth thanked her and she said bu yao shei  shei  which means don't say thank you! I liked her spirit and heart. This is a very common attitude among Taiwanese older generation people I noticed. I like those country side people a lot.

Yilan Sand Festival

I went to watch sand sculptures on the white sand beach of Yilan with our lab mates. It was very refreshing trip for me. I could take a day off during the week. The sand sculptures are very beautiful. I enjoyed cold ocean water on a hot summer afternoon. The beach is flat and I could go 100 mts inside the water by walking and waves are very friendly. So I could play in the water easily. :) Here are some pictures of the sculptures taken in the trip.

Shimda san doing Mario jump

CKS Memorial Hall

We went to watch CKS memorial hall in Taipei for few hours during our trip to Yilan. It is very beautiful building. You can have a glimpse of the venue through these pictures.

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a famous monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China.

People who are interested in this knowing more can visit

http://www.cksmh.gov.tw/eng/index.php

National Music Theater

Garden

CKS Memorial Hall

Guards performing some ritual during change of duty

CKS Office

Dil Aakhir Tu Kyu Rota Hai/Crying Heart

“When clouds of pain loom in the sky

When a shadow of sadness flickers by

When a tear finds its way to the eye

When fear keeps the loneliness alive

I try and console my heart

Why is it that you cry? I ask

This is only what life imparts

These deep silences within

Have been handed out to all by time

Everyone’s story has a little sorrow

Everyone’s share has a little sunshine

No need for water in your eyes

Every moment can be a new life

Why do you let them pass you by?

Oh heart, why is it that you cry?”

― Javed Akhtar