Near Kotepokouri meaning Volcanic Waters Witch's Cauldron (Easter Islanders interpretation) Easter Island Brugmansia suaveolens ( 大花曼陀羅 ) Introduced from South America to Taiwan in 1910. Machu Picchu, Peru My interest is always and has been about exploring facts and how these peoples and histories shaped modern Taiwan History into what we are today. No more than that.  Over the last few months I posted some 40 notes on Facebook based on my observations while 'on the move' (literally).  Posting there was purely for convenience - to transfer to blogpost at a later opportunity when I am settled.  I set it up so I can close them at one click - which I did and they are now closed.   They will be transferred to THIS blogpost in due course, although it may take me sometime to complete.  For now, a reader's comments (points duly taken) on a latest note prompted me to get this one done first to 'clear the air'. The comments were made to THIS blogpost concerning f...

Shika @ Nara Park Kyoto Japan Syakaro(Skaru) become a 'Atayal word' meaning a type of tree Seediq become a 'Seediq word' meaning 'People' Truku 鹿窟 become a 'Truku word'  Amis (paper mulberry is DEER tree in Hokkien)  鹿 Shika  鹿 lok (Hokkien) CAUTION for researchers - you may never find out truth. This is why. No. 110 # Indigenous interpretation can significantly weakened researchers chance for finding truth. # Indigenous modern interpretation can be wiping off factual history. It stops you understand what actually happens. Indigenous interpretation and Indigenous definition have values. We all agree and respect. Clear. CAUTION for researcher aiming for truth. WITHOUT adequately equipped knowledge and skills to identify loanwords- you may never know what actually happens. Modern indigenous interpretations can be misleading and can be wiping off factual history. In other words - wiping off evidence. 控溪吊橋 Hbun -Tunan 部落- 秀巒/控溪 ( 姜秀鑾) A Atayal case I just r...