Steep Mountains

Notice how vertical the mountains are! Imagine trying to build a road through here. The Japanese originally built the road for use in WW2.

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Haulien, Taiwan, Asia

October 25th 2013
We're kinda missing the family so we make weekly calls home via Skype or our Magic Jack phone. The family is large and there is a lot to say and hear. It helps make living in another country manageable. Here are some of the unique things about living in Taiwan. NO TIPPING! They do not understand the concept, so it is impossible to leave a tip even if we would like to. They will chase us ... read more

Asia » Taiwan » Kaohsiung

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

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