A tale of a meiguoren’s 4 months in Taiwan. Start with the “Zai Jian” post and work from there. The “Immigration Physical” post is very funny. Lots of interesting pictures!

• Tomb Sweeping Day
  Fri, 25th Jul 2008 21:35 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeOne of the stranger experiences I had while in Taiwan occurred on the national holiday known as “Tomb Sweeping Day”. Tomb Sweeping Day fell on April, 5,...
• Taiwan Recycling
  Sat, 7th Jun 2008 12:45 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeMy four months in Taiwan confirmed a fact well known to all “Meiguoren” (Americans) – the U.S. is an indulgent and wasteful society. One example is...
• Bring Pepto!
  Mon, 2nd Jun 2008 12:00 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeFor those “Meiguoren” (Americans) that find themselves on the Pacific shores of Hualien, Taiwan, I say: “Bring Pepto!” The Chinese say that when one moves...
• Stinky Taiwan -- Reflections on Taiwanese Living
  Fri, 30th May 2008 14:20 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeThose readers who have previously perused this blog know that I moved to Hualien, Taiwan with my tai-tai in January 2008 so she could care for her...
• Fine dining in Hualien?
  Thu, 8th May 2008 07:21 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeFine dining in Hualien? I think not! If you want good food, fine dining, and an overall grand culinary experience, seek your fare in Taipei....
• Reflections Before We Go
  Thu, 8th May 2008 04:22 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeThe tourist slogan for Taiwan is “Taiwan – Touch Your Heart”. As my tai-tai and I make our final preparations to leave Hualien and return to...
• Traditional Taiwanese Funeral
  Sun, 4th May 2008 07:54 EDT
  
  By Michael Patrick OkeefeAs noted in the “Zai Jian” portion of this blog, my tai-tai’s mom passed away on March 23, 2008. In keeping with the Taiwanese/Buddhist custom, Mrs. Yeng...
• Immigration Physical
  Thu, 1st May 2008 08:50 EDT
  
  1-31-2008Hualien, TaiwanAs noted in the "Zai Jian" portion of this blog, in November 2008 I made the significant decision to move to Taiwan with my wife so that she could...
• Earthquake!
  Tue, 29th Apr 2008 21:25 EDT
  
  My first earthquake! I couldn’t believe it. 7,925 miles from Houston, Texas, 51 years old – and – I experienced an earthquake!Of course, considering the damage, destruction, and general havoc...
• Zai Jian
  Tue, 29th Apr 2008 10:54 EDT
  
  Zai Jian4/30/08By Michael Patrick OkeefeIn November 2008, I made the momentous decision to move to Taiwan with my wife (or “tai-tai”) so she could care for her elderly mother. ...