Taiwan is a wonderful place and it is also the place of my birth.
Although I grew up there, the place never stops surprising me with its
beauty and charms. I hope
your journey will take you through Taiwan some days and when that happens,
you will take a moment to savor the beauty of this land that Portuguese once
called it Formosa - The land of beauty .
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Taroko National Park |
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This the famous Taroko Park in Taiwan where the whole mountain is marble. It was built when Taiwan was relatively poor so the whole road way was carved by hand! |
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Hua-Lien Train Station |
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The station was built in the early 70s and it retains the falvor of that era. The girl is my elementary schoolmate in Taiwan. She is quit cute isn't she? |
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Taroko National Park Bridge |
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This is the bridge that links Taroko National Park to the outside world. |
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Taroko National Park |
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As you wander about in the park, you are treated with magnificant views such as these! |
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Taroko National Park |
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The view at the park is simply breath taking! |
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Taroko National Park |
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A lot of people lost their lives during the construction of the road that leads into the park. This gives you a sense of the difficulties they faced. |
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Taroko National Park |
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Can you spell Poland Spring? |
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Taroko National Park |
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Due to the rich mineral content of the mountain, the water takes on a saphire blue color. It is amazing! |
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Taroko National Park |
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Isn't she cute? So, guys, if you are interested, let me know. ( : |
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East Coast of Taiwan |
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After leaving Taroko National Park, we rode a motorpad along the coast of Eastern Taiwan and the view is wonderful. |
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East Coast of Taiwan |
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The rocks are incrediably slippery. I was nearly washed away taking this picture! |
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East Coast of Taiwan |
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On our return trip, we rode through the central Cross Taiwan Highway with our lovely rental motorpad. I think it nearly died on us from the climb. |
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