Category Archives: Taitung

The “I Jong Dui” – Taiwan Aboriginal Soldiers

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Anthony

I am reposting this from my old blog . I wrote it more than a year ago but a documentary about the Japanese and WWII in Asia got me thinking about how little we know about those times – and … Continue reading →

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At the Beach

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Anthony

Taitung beach circa 1970 taken this morning courtesy of Hipstamatic on the iPhone …

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Back in Taitung

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Anthony

I’m back. Got up at 0600 to get my coffee and took these two photos. Why is it that in the week I’m too exhausted to get up at 7 – but tell me it’s the weekend and I’m up … Continue reading →

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Long Weekend on the Horizon

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Anthony

Yip, it’s Dragon Boat Festival on Monday June 6th and in Taiwan that means a long weekend. I’ll be in Taitung visiting the in-laws. With a bike ride and a couple of run-swims thrown in. But what’s really burning inside … Continue reading →

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2010 Taitung 123K IronMan Triathlon

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Anthony

Race Day found me stressed out at 5am. I had slept little but the adrenalin was pumping. I ate half a bagel, drank some green tea/isotonic drink and started checking and re-checking my stuff. I walked into the transition area … Continue reading →

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2010 Taitung 123K IronMan Triathlon

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Anthony

In August 2010 I spent three glorious weeks in Taitung. Braaivleis, sunny skies and Chevrolet – I think that’s how the advert went. And I bought a bicycle. It’s just impossible to be in Taitung without a bicycle. Roads are … Continue reading →

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