War Is Over

Stumbled upon some photos that bring back old memories while stationed in Matsu, a group of islands located far away from Taiwan. After 1949, there was a long stand-off between the Communist China and R.O.C., and people from both side were told and trained to keep vigilant against possible attack. Gaodeng (高登) is one of the frontline islands that has been fortified to an extreme point with artillery, guns, bunkers and mine fields; but, it is still nevertheless a wonderful place with breath-taking views, magnificent rock formations and soothing waves from the ocean.