1972 Taiwan postcard - Aug. 24

Postcard Shinyo (Divine Bridge), Nikko Japan - mailed 1972.  Captioned: The lacquered red bridge arches gracefully over the Diya River.  The original structure was built in 1636 for the exclusive use of Imperial and Shogun messengers.  It is now used only on ceremonial occasions.  Designated by the government as "Important Cultural Property."

Shinyo Bridge postcard from HH & Jean to family, mailed Aug. 24, 1972

Thurs. 8-24-72
[written by Jean] Just arrived in Taipei, Taiwan and will leave here tomorrow Hong Kong.  Fed cookies to tame deer yesterday – made us think of Grant's Farm at St. Louis.

[written by HH] Tonight we are going to a Mongolian barbecue I had several meals with just chop sticks, but are really getting along fine.  Get English paper daily – but not quite like WSJ.  – Mom & Dad