The news just came in: a strong earthquake on the east coast of Taiwan!
I was shocked when i learned it happened at the city and region of Hualien. It was my base for a trip into the Taroko Gorge only a few weeks ago.
Actually i’ve hardly seen anything from the city. A walk along the coast before a storm came in and some snapshots from the still ongoing lantern festival. The Chinese year of dragon just started. People were full of hope and seeing towards a strong year coming. Might the strength of a dragon overcome these rough days and gives hope and comfort for the victims of this natural disaster.
My thoughts are with the people of Hualien!
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