15 September 2006: Nearby Typhoon

It all explains the bad weather experienced these days; there is an approaching typhoon off the shores of Taiwan, and rain can fall anytime in bright sunny afternoons. It's that unpredictable, so never be deceived and leave home without an umbrella in a Taiwanese summer.

I was forced to stay indoors, and hence did not make a trip down to see the march by Taiwanese protesters to encircle President Chen's office and nearby residence. It has been a very heavy rain out there, and the protesters' determination to effect political change deserves some admiration. Nice watching the news in Taiwan. They are always so exciting, be them any channel. So full of activity and energy, a far cry from news in Singapore.