London 2012 Olympic games - the opening event and us

Did you watch the opening event of London 2012 Olympic Games? I did and I liked it. Somehow it was quite memorable and very British. The opening act was good in describing Great Britain's journey since industry revolution. It also paid tribute to the workers and national health care system as well as British literature. How about Beijing 2008 Olympic Games? Do you remember their opening ceremony? I remember some - pieces here and there - the giant paper scroll and the four inventions. How about Kuala Lumpur 1998 Commonwealth Games? I do not remember at all even though I attended the event in Bukit Jalil Stadium.

So what if Malaysia has a chance to host Olympic Games in the future? How will the opening ceremony look like? Will we portrait to the world that we are a harmonious multi-racial society? Will we stage the foundation of the nation since the Malacca era (with the mythology of Hang Tuah)? I read a blog commenting on the possible event if Malaysia is going to host the next Olympic Games. It's interesting to ponder what can we tell to the world and at the same time leave a deep impression to the audiences. What do you think? Will we show the "promises fulfilled" act? Or the 1 Malaysia stuff? I bet it will be the all-too-familiar stuff i.e. harmonious multi-racial society with every races come out to dance.

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Kaoshiung

I haven't finished recounting my journey in Sweden and Japan; I returned from Taiwan just two weeks ago. Here's a brief account of my recent visit there (although I still have unfinished tale from last year trip to Taiwan). My first stop was Kaoshiung. Spent a day and a half in the town, then I travelled to Tainan for a weekend symposium. I ended my journey in Taipei for another short hike. The weather in Kaohsiung was quite hot, comparatively. It's not my favorite weather for traveling. Perhaps I arrived there too early; had I come a few days later, the temperature would have been cooler. Since day time was hot, it would be wise to visit Pier 2 area during evening or night. Not many people / tourists in this town. It looked quiet. The next day, I took a ferry to Cijin. The ride was short, about 5 minutes. Cijin Island is a fisherman's village. On the opposite side of the island, there's a beach. It was serene but scorching, to the extent that I couldn't walk m

Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain)

If Yangmingshan is too far or too adventurous for you, try Xiang Shan (literally means Elephant Mountain) which is right in the city. The place is accessible by MRT. Just get out from Xiangshan MRT station, walk towards the park and you will be at the entrance in no time. Follow the signpost along the way. Be prepared for a series of steep stairway. At the stop uphill, you can get the closest view of 101 Tower. The starting point of Xiangshan All uphill climb Stairway to the top If you see this, you have arrived at the viewpoint Taipei 101 Tower View along the way Benches Posting as a sign of achievement Night view of 101

Hsinhua Forest Station, Tainan

Spent two nights at Hsinhua Forest Station after visiting Kaoshiung, in conjunction with the academic symposium. With an abundance of forest trees and greenery, this site is perfect for hiking and relaxation. Went on a short hike in the morning. Some sections of the forest need better upkeep though. Here are some photos of the area and plants. Photos were shot with iPhone 11

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