Back in the Mother Island 08-06-2007 062

Back in the Mother Island

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July 1st 2008
I wonder how many times I've flown out of this airport. I'm glad it's being re-modeled right now. 13.5 hours later... Layover at CKS中正/桃園Tao Yuan International Airport depending on your nationalist flavor/fervor. I realize I've never flown into Taiwan at dawn, I usually come in at night. Pretty stunning views of Ilha Formusa, Dan Shui (淡水河), and that bridge here: The electio ... read more

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In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using th... ... read more