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Postcard from Formosa

2010

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TRIPS for 2011…
 

Umbrella dancers beneath Taipei 101,
tallest building in the world no more...
Festival revellers in Taipei Sunset view from Alishan
   
 

  
Sea of clouds seen whilst hiking in Alishan Worshipper in Tainan takes along
his reluctant owner!		 Caravaneers at play on Sun Moon Lake









Base of Taipei 101 Lady at God of War temple, Tainan Flower display at God of War temple, Tainan






 
A soup by any other name Bamboo at Chikan Tower, Tainan Angelic sales staff abound in Taipei's Night Markets
 


 

  


 
Guards perform at the Martyrs Shrine in Taipei Rice paddies on Taiwan's East Coast Fishing lights near Yeliu Geoligical Park



Bottlenose dolphins, near Hualian on
Taiwan's  East Coast		 Sunset at Alishan Red tongued god, Tainan
Distraction but at a price Alishan trail Guardian king glimpsed in Tainan


Sun Moon Lake		 Dan reflected near the Chiang Kai Shek
memorial Hall, Taipei		 Traditional teashop in Tainan

     
Alishan sunset Driftwood on the East Coast Priest at Longshan temple, Taipei

 

 

  

 

 
The approach to the infinity pool
and lake at the Lalu		 Alan Chou, Head Caravaneer in Taiwan Taipei's thriving antiques Market

Temple display, Tainan Direct instructions from the Danshui council Sea scene at San Xian Tai
 

 


 
Wanhua Beach, Kenting Danshui cyclist Screenshot of tattooed Atayal lady
     
  With best wishes,
 

 from Phil and all aboard
The Oriental Caravan

     

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TRIPS for 2011…

JAPAN - Hokkaido:  join us for the Sapporo Ice festival and an unforgettable winter adventure in the snowy lands of the Ainu in Japan’s far north.
 
A Caravan through the Land of the Ainu - starts February 6th 2011.

JAPAN - Honshu:  an exciting new off-the-beaten-track trip loosely themed on the story of Saigo Takamori, the real life ‘Last Samurai‘.
 
In Search of the Last Samurai - starts April 8th 2011.

 

TAIWAN - Swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy all the friendliness and culture that this fascinating, unspoilt island has to offer!
 
A Caravan to the Beautiful Isle - starts March 6th, October 16th, October 30th 2011.
 
JAPAN - Kyushu:  Our classic tour of the best that Japan has to offer sets off again next Spring just in time to catch the glories of the cherry blossom.
 
The Land of the Rising Sun - starts March 25th, October 3rd 2011.
 
JAPAN - Shikoku: For those looking for something different this unusual and singularly relaxing journey through Shikoku is scheduled for May.
 
In the Footsteps of Pilgrims - starts May 7th 2011.
 
TIBET - Ütsang: as well as exploring Lhasa, travel off the beaten track visiting some of Central Tibet’s most impressive pilgrimage sites.

 

The Hidden Monasteries of Tibet - starts Kathmandu 3rd September 2011

 

JAPAN - Tohoku: no other trip around Japan offers such variety of interest or the chance to hear Matsuo Basho’s poetry recited on location!

 
The Narrow Road to the Deep North - starts October 5th 2011

 



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