(7 August 103) Taipei 101.
Views from the observation floor (89th) toward the Taipei "Silicon Valley."
This is in the general direction of Elephant Hill, where we climbed
the first weekend.
Leane, James, Sam, and Tristan on the outdoor observatory (91st
floor). It was cooler up there than on the ground.
Almost to the top.
Leane poses with the Damper Baby, and the 660-ton damper in the
background.
The view from the street.
(6 August 103) This afternoon's trip was to the Museum of Fine
Arts. Christie arranged a tour by the artist, "Robert" Chen
Cheng-Hsiung, the grandfather of abstract art in this part of the
world. We are honored that he conducted this private tour for our
group.
Here's the website of the exhibit.
http://www.tfam.museum/Exhibition/Exhibition_page.aspx?ddlLang=en-us&id=508&allObj={%22JJMethod%22%3A%22GetEx%22%2C%22Type%22%3A%221%22}
The artist answers a question for
Sam.
Firey Youth!
The group with the artist.
(4 August 103) This was our first day in our new classroom. It's
got all the essentials plus free juice and tea, and excellent coffee
at a reduced price. Thanks to Joseph and his connections in Taipei for
finding it, and Christie for her efforts in making the arrangments for
us to use it. Here's the professor's eye view during the break.
(2 August 103)
Saturday we went to the National Taiwan Science Education Center. Our
English-speaking tour guide gave a great tour of the optics section
and a few other areas. Thanks to Jimmy for finding this place, and
Chrstie for getting us information about the English tours.
That night we heard Matt Nicodemus, folksinger, at the Tav Cafe.
Thanks to Kitch for organizing this trip.
