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Expired tickets to the porcelain museum in Taiwan

The sun sets over Taipei

After an afternoon at Taipei 101, we set out on the three-and-a-half hour drive to the Sun Moon Lake in Central Taiwan. Where we were exactly when the sun set, I have no idea. The photos were taken through the window of the bus.

Din Tai Fung: dumplings for lunch

Established 50 years ago, Din Tai Fung was named by the New York Times as one of the world’s top 10 restaurants in 1993. The queues are long at all hours of the day. But despite the dizzying pace at which customers come and go, the place is clean–and that includes the restrooms. That’s some ... (more)

Under the scorching sun at Yehliu Geo Park

The main attraction of the Yehliu GeoPark is the rock formations along the coastline. Limestones carved by wind and water have transformed in shapes that resemble mushrooms, candles, ginger and even a woman’s head. Unfortunately for us, we arrived at Yehliu at mid-morning and we had to go through the obligatory video presentation. It wasn’t ... (more)

To and from Keelung Island and the Yehliu Geo Park

The rock formations are too far to see but that’s the coastline where the Yehliu Geo Park is.

Seafood dinner at the Fisherman’s Wharf

Dinner on our first night in Taiwan was at the Fisherman’s Wharf on the northern coast. There was lobster salad that I couldn’t touch because of an allergy.

The China Airlines headquarters

Almost as soon as the plane landed, we were taken to the China Airlines Headquarters for a tour. These are some of the photos I took during the two-hour tour of the China Airlines Headquarters where “hands-on training” gains a new meaning. They have actual models of parts of a plane from doors to passenger ... (more)

No potholes on the streets of Taipei

Photo of the freeway taken during the ride from the airport to Taipei.

In Taiwan: a dead man’s concubines

We were on our way to Yehliu in northeast Taiwan when we stopped at an intersection to give way to a funeral procession. We crowded in front of the bus and started taking photos through the windshield. Of course, the costumed figures stood out. I asked the tour guide what they represented and she said ... (more)

The view from the the 89th floor

I’m back from a marathon tour of northern and central Taiwan. The last five days have been hectic, tiring and one heck of a photography trip. Below, a photo taken from the 89th floor of Taipei 101 of parking areas for cars and scooters. Just have to submit Tuesday’s op-ed column and a couple of ... (more)

Flying above the clouds