The man standing behind CKS with his head down was Australian journalist WH Donald. He was a good friend of Madame Soong and probably very helpful in writing press releases for the USA media detailing CKS’ struggle against the Japanese and later the commies. WH Donald had a state funeral courtesy of the KMT and [...]
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EXPERIENCE TAIPEI – My video 6 mins. Leave a comment
UNUSUAL SHOP Leave a comment
(Clicking should enlarge picture) Near the southern corner of Chang An Road West and Tai Yuan Street, Taipei, is this unusual shop. Previously owned by someone who sold aboriginal art and music. Surrounding shops sell travel goods and DIY jewelry.
INTERNATIONAL BRANDS IN CHINESE CHARACTERS Leave a comment
TAIPEI TODAY Leave a comment
Not being able to read Chinese characters adds novelty to life in this city. What could the girl be selling? Is she really sitting on a toilet? My mind boggles with thoughts about what the product might be. I doubt if such an advertising picture would be used in Australia. Dog replica’s in the foyer [...]
VINTAGE ELECTRONICS Leave a comment
VIDEO OF THIS – IF YOU ARE INTEREST: http://www.youtube.com/embed/rFV9ujhm0Ps
TAITUNG SHOPS – East coast Taiwan, August 2011 Leave a comment
‘NO SMOKING’ – RESTAURANT POSTER Leave a comment
HOTEL NAMES CAN BE CUTE Leave a comment
It was once known as Kind Business Hotel, near Kaohsiung Main Station. I stayed there 2003. A room with a curtain on the wall and no window behind the curtains shocked me a little, at the time. I was thankful the night check-in spoke English. It was a late night check-in and I was a bit [...]
HOW TO ESCAPE THE HEAT Leave a comment
KIDS ESCAPE SUMMER HEAT Leave a comment
What a treat for the kids in Taipei. Outside the summer temperature is in the mid- thirties, inside it’s well below freezing. Polar Expo is a giant warehouse-like building full of ice sculptures and giant fans keeping things freezing. Warm jackets are essential. Admission tickets might be purchased from a scalper nearby – slightly cheaper [...]
