The ancient Roman aqueduct (about 25–13 BC) at Caesarea Maritima in Palestine, is a long aqueduct to channel water from the springs at the base of Mount Carmel, about 10 miles away from Caesarea.
In order to initiate water flow by the force of gravity, the arches and the gradient was meticulously measured.
No harm knowing some math for precision.
Picture taken on: 6 December 2005
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A view of the city from the highest floor in Himeji Castle in Japan.
Everyone entering the castle was given a pamphet.
Upon reaching the 6th floor (the highest), there were a few people gathering around a small table and I saw that they were stamping onto the back of that pamphet, with a stamp that was provided. I did the same thing.
That’s the red circular stamp on the right. So this must be proof that we had indeed been to the top after having to climb up many ultra-narrow stairways. Apparently not everyone knew about the table nor the stamp, the scenery was far more appealing.
The tiny pin on the left is from a 100 yen slot machine.
The movie “The Last Samurai” was filmed in part in the city of Himeji.
Picture taken on: 4 January 2007
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The magnificent gothic monastery, Westminster Abbey, which belongs to the royal family.
Picture taken on: 19 April 1992
The 12-day ‘European Whirl’ tour started with Paris and this was one of the spots for picture-taking. Why did I include the red/white warning tape into this photo? Hmm…
Picture taken on: 22 April 1992
Longest stay in London
Harrods just across the street and that’s aunty Audrey chatting with my cousin. We prolonged our stay in London after the tour ended. We had to. More family time, sight-seeing and shopping.
Picture taken on: 6 May 1992
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A quick snap at the gate. This being one of the few ‘unhurt’ photos after having rewinded (unknowingly) a roll of film and piled new shots onto those previously taken, resulting in over-lapping images.
Picture taken on: 19 April 1992
First trip to Europe
Mum, cousins and me were there to visit aunty Audrey who was living in London at that time, plus we were there to join a tour to Europe. The flight to London was most memorable (aka suffocating) because we were seated in the smoking section! Yah, those days when smoking was allowed on air!
London was the meeting place for everyone joining Trafalgar’s ‘European Whirl’ tour. Our first stop, Paris!
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A view from La Samaritaine’s rooftop cafe. Wish this image was sharper on our Samsung 145S.
Picture taken on: 16 October 1998
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This stacking scene was spotted in a residential home along our way to visit the Shimogamo Shrine in the northen part of Kyoto.
Picture taken on: 31 December 2006
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