I spent a weekend at a conference across the road from this building. It was an important event to seek better or perhaps broader recognition for a local aboriginal peoples. Being the only foreigner present and with little English spoken I was a bit lost. I hope it was a positive event. Someone took my [...]
Archive for November 2009
WEEKEND CONFERENCE Leave a comment
DRAGON FRUIT PLUS THE ACTUAL PLANT 2 comments
Sometimes Dragon Fruit are seen on sale in Australia – but rarely. I did not know they grew on a cactus-type plant until I saw this one, somewhere near Chiayi in a town that rarely sees any westerners. The guy in the 7-11 said I was the first in several years that he had seen [...]
RAINY NIGHT IN HUALIEN Leave a comment
Cinema was showing “Lara Croft – Tomb Raider” (2003). The wet street and neon signs make this picture one of my favorites. The color balance is close to perfect.
7-11 SELLS AUSTRALIAN BOTTLED WATER Leave a comment
Australian bottled water for sale all over Taiwan. Snowy Mountain brand
POWER LINES – NO PROBLEM Leave a comment
On the train ride to Danshui are high rise buildings overlooking the river. Apparently living close to power lines presents no health worries for the local residents.
PET FISH Leave a comment
This fellow lives in the nocturnal section of Taipei Zoo – which is well worth visiting
BBQ FISH TAINAN AREA Leave a comment
Species unknown to me but it was delicious. White, firm and sweet.
TAIPEI 101 BUILDING AT SUNSET Leave a comment
View from Eastern Plaza Hotel dining room (2004) (It is still the tallest completed building in the world).
GREEN ISLAND – SCENIC VISIT (2003) Leave a comment
Green Island’s – best view Blue ocean water means good visibility. On this day it looked good – about 100 foot vis I’d guess. We did not got snorkeling but saw many others on their way for a swim. There were a couple of dive shops near the wharf but everyone was out. It’s difficult [...]
EARTHQUAKE RUINS MUSEUM Leave a comment
These ruins are now kept as a museum Just ten years ago Taiwan had a shocking earthquake which killed more than 2000 people. This was a school which did well to remain intact. The location of the epicenter was near the center of the island. No. 46 Zhong Cheng Rd., Wufeng Township, Taichung [...]
