27 June 2024

eluanbi lighthouse; postcard: taiwan (v6)

what. postcard with lighthouse

where. Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan

postmark. partially indistinct: "TAIWAN R.O.C. 21.2.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


eluanbi lighthouse; postcard: taiwan (v5)

what. postcard with lighthouse

where. Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan

postmark. partially indistinct: "TAIWAN R.O.C. 21.2.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


various lighthouses; postcard: taiwan

the lighthouses.
  • Eluanbi Lighthouse (鵝鑾鼻燈塔, O-luan Pi Lighthouse, Garambi Lighthouse, ガランビ灯台) [southern tip of Taiwan island]
  • Green Island Lighthouse (Lyudao Lighthouse, 綠島燈塔) [Green Island]

what. postcard with lighthouses received

where.
  • Eluanbi Lighthouse: Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan
  • Green Island Lighthouse: Lvdao (Green Island), Taitung County, Taiwan

postmark. "台北 TAIWAN R.O.C. 18.06.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


26 June 2024

sidi bouani lighthouse

what. lighthouse visited (November 2023)

where. El Jadida, Morocco

note.  Arabic for lighthouse: منارة (manara)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50; 27 November 2023]

rabat lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (November 2023)

where. Rabat, Morocco

note.  Arabic for lighthouse: منارة (manara)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50; 28 November 2023]

great mosque of el jadida / mazagan

what. lighthouse visited (November 2023)

where. Portuguese City, El Jadida, Morocco

remarks. The minaret of the Great Mosque of El Jadida was reportedly converted from an old lighthouse.

note.  Arabic for lighthouse: منارة (manara)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50; 27 November 2023]

el jadida north and south jetties lighthouses

what. lighthouses seen (November 2023)

where. Portuguese City, El Jadida, Morocco

note.  Arabic for lighthouse: منارة (manara)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50; 27 November 2023]

el hank lighthouse

what. lighthouse visited (December 2023)

where. Casablanca, Morocco

note.  Arabic for lighthouse: منارة (manara)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50; 09 December 2023]

cap spartel lighthouse

what. lighthouse visited (November 2023)

where. Cap Spartel, Tangier, Morocco

note.  Arabic for lighthouse: منارة (manara)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50; 29 November 2023]

gaomei lighthouse; postcard: taiwan (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Gaomei Wetlands, Taichung, Taiwan

postmark. "台中處理中心 TAIWAN R.O.C. 10.6.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)



gaomei lighthouse; postcard: taiwan

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Gaomei Wetlands, Taichung, Taiwan

postmark. "台中處理中心 TAIWAN R.O.C. 10.6.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)



25 June 2024

yehliu lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (June 2024)

where. Yehliu Geo Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

[Photo: Samsung Fold 4, 21 June 2024]


gaomei lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (February 2024, June 2024)

where. Gaomei Wetlands, Taichung, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

remarks. Lighthouse is apparently no longer in use; unsure if light is turned on at nights. Lighthouse grounds used for holiday accommodation purposes.

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 17 February 2024]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 17 June 2024]

red-and-white beacon, entrance of kaohsiung main harbour

what. lighthouse seen (June 2024)

where. Kaohsiung main harbour, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

remarks. Beacon seems to have been erected to mark corner of building complex grounds on the harbour-side. Two such beacons can be seen.

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 09 June 2024]

kaohsiung south breakwater lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (June 2024)

where. Kaohsiung main harbour, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 09 June 2024]

kaohsiung north breakwater lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (June 2024)

where. Kaohsiung main harbour, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

N.B.: Red lighthouse in background
[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 09 June 2024]

seahorse breakwater lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (June 2024)

where. Cijin Island, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 09 June 2024]

kaohsiung lighthouse

what. lighthouse visited (June 2024)

where. Cijin Island, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 09 June 2024]


kaohsiung lighthouse; postcard: taiwan (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Cijin Island, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

postmark. "高雄郵件處理中心 TAIWAN R.O.C. 13.06.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


kaohsiung lighthouse; postcard: taiwan

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Cijin Island, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

postmark. "高雄郵件處理中心 TAIWAN R.O.C. 13.06.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)



24 June 2024

anping lighthouse; postcard: taiwan

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Anping District, Taichung City, Taiwan

postmark. partially indistinct: "台南 TAIWAN R.O.C. 1?.6.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


various lighthouses; postcard: taiwan (v4)

the lighthouses.
  • Eluanbi Lighthouse (鵝鑾鼻燈塔, O-luan Pi Lighthouse, Garambi Lighthouse, ガランビ灯台) [southern tip of Taiwan island]
  • Green Island Lighthouse (Lyudao Lighthouse, 綠島燈塔) [Green Island]

what. postcard with lighthouses received

where.
  • Eluanbi Lighthouse: Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan
  • Green Island Lighthouse: Lvdao (Green Island), Taitung County, Taiwan

postmark. "台南 TAIWAN R.O.C. 13.06.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


elaunbi lighthouse; postcard: taiwan (v4)

what. postcard with lighthouse recieved

where. Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan

postmark. "台南 TAIWAN R.O.C. 13.6.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


various lighthouses; postcard: taiwan (v3)

the lighthouses.
  • Kaohsiung North Breakwater Lighthouse [right]
  • Kaohsiung South Breakwater Lighthouse [left]

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where.
  • Kaohsiung North Breakwater Lighthouse: Kaohsiung main harbour, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • Kaohsiung South Breakwater Lighthouse: Kaohsiung main harbour, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

postmark. partially indistinct: "高雄 TAIWAN R.O.C. 11.06.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)


23 June 2024

seahorse breakwater lighthouse; postcard: taiwan

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Cijin Island, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

postmark. partially indistinct: "TAIWAN 12.06.24"; stamp of Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)