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Background: Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997. In this agreement, China has promised that, under its "one country, two systems" formula, China's socialist economic system will not be imposed on Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.

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By Nathanho7
October 19th 2008

The Other Side

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Man, fishing
I think this is in Aberdeen. But I'm not sure sorry.

I'm going to apologize ahead of time as this entry won't be as descriptive as my other blogs. I am still very new to everything and thus will not know the names of some of the places that I visit...I really should start bringing a pad and pen along with me wherever I go, or just tape record things. DAMN, oh well. I'm so happy to say that my views of Hong Kong have changed after this day. Yes, that is right people. Honestly, my initial thoughts depicted a concrete jungle; all the beauty of a city surrounded by water was [View Full Entry]

By Nathanho7
October 19th 2008

Ballin!

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Pok Fu Lam Playground
Came across this gem on a run I had. It was so nice that I thought it was private property. I dared not venture...until I saw...

Hey all you basketball and soccer fanatics (ahem* Hen Head)! You will LOVE this place! Upon my arrival, I was so upset because I thought a big part of me was left behind back in Toronto. One of my favourite past times, ways to soak in the sun and get an amazing work out, to spend time with your buddies and joke around and yet think and use your brain at millisecond speeds. This was basketball. A huuuuge part of me came rushing back into my life when I stumbled upon these outdoor courts located in various pockets of Hong Kong. [View Full Entry]

By NancyandRonnie
October 19th 2008

Hong Kong Day 1

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Hi Everyone Can l begin by asking your indulgence. Forgive any obvious spelling mistakes or the lack of good grammar but l am working under harsh circumtances - on the 25th Floor of the City Garden Hotel in downtown Wan Chi on Hongkong Island. That enough of the orientation (sorry about that pun - as l am still sober). Anyway. Can l begin by giving those interested a little geography of the route we took to get here (apart that is of persauding Nancy to come that is). We left Newcastle at a very civilised time at 17.50 via London Heathrow [View Full Entry]

By NancyandRonnie
October 19th 2008

Hong Kong Day 2

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Wongtaisin Temple

Hi everybody. Woke up today after a good night's sleep - aided by of course - a good evening the night before. We know that we do go on a lot about our drinking habits but what else this there to do - and tell you about. Anyway l woke up and opened the window to our first view of Hong Kong. The view was of a lot of very high rise buildings and a group of local Chinese doing their Tai Chi excercises down below. It was really relaxing to watch but that was as far it went. Today we [View Full Entry]

By evivo
October 18th 2008

Life's a Beach

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Surf's up
Georgia's jog before breakfast

Always on the look out for adventure, we try to take Georgia to fun and unusual places in Hong Kong. Of course, the beach is part of the fun side. She loves the sand and surf. At this stage her beach antics are confined to assisted runs through the shallows, and sitting precariously in the surf, with unexpectedly large (on the small scale of Stanley's wild (not) coast) waves threatening to tumble her over. But she is undaunted, and soon gestures in the way parents comprehend that she wants to take on assisted swimming in the deeper, and cooler waters. For [View Full Entry]

By Rob the Pom
October 16th 2008

Epilogue to Australia

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The Journey Home The journey home Is never too long Your heart arrives before the plane The journey home Is never too long Some yesterdays always remain I'm going back to where my heart was light When my pillow was a ship I sailed through the night The journey home Is never too long When open arms are waiting there The journey home Is never too long There's room to love and room to spare I want to feel the way that I did then I'll think my wishes through before I wish again Not every road you come across Is [View Full Entry]

By summersun
October 15th 2008

Hong Kong

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Sonia & I at a Hong Kong diner my first morning in HK

I arrived in Hong Kong and was immediately swept off my feet with Sonia and her family's kindness and generosity. 10 days flew by! Sonia and I did a lot so I'm going to list it here in no particular order: ~Lantau Island - includes a lovely cable car ride, visit to a modern temple with the largest bronze sitting Buddha in the world, a monastery, and a new inspiring outdoor sculpture. It was great to get out and be in a bit of nature. :) ~Wax Museum - wicked good fun! I had never been to a wax museum before [View Full Entry]

By Nathanho7
October 14th 2008

The Subtleties

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Nathan Rd.
Yes, I had to do it. It is one of the largest blocks of the city in Kowloon.

I've done a week's worth of daily activities in a couple days. I never thought I could be this productive and have this much energy. Fortunately, I've hardly felt any effects of Jetlag. Anything I need is a walk away. However, the pace here in Hong Kong is noticeably faster. The weather much hotter and thus more susceptible to more stress - not to mention respiratory illnesses, sleeplessness, and salt and pepper hair. Here are a few subtleties that I noticed upon arrival in this foreign country, good/bad: - It's ten degrees hotter than my body is used to at all [View Full Entry]

By Tim 88888
October 13th 2008

Hong Kong- 07/10/08

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HK Skyline From Kowloon

Hong Kong Island Is as impressive as the photos, with sky high tower blocks and offices crammed onto the small island. The streets are busy particularly during the holidays when all the people all seem to rush out to the designer shops. It is an expensive place which is why travelers don’t stop there very long and a beer in some bars can cost up to 7 pounds. The accommodation is also pricey and money that would normally get you a good mid range room only gives you a box in which you can literally touch all the walls from one [View Full Entry]

By sublimeiswhatigot
October 13th 2008

Hong Kong

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Tram
This is the view from the tram that goes upto the Peak

Hi Everyone Sorry there hasn't been a new entry in a while but its quite hard getting online here mainly i think because everyone has the Internet on there phones and laptops due to a lot of free Wi-Fi spots around the city so there isn't a great demand for Internet cafes, The flight to Hong Kong was good it only took an hour and 20 mins, after finding my way to the hostel I'm staying at i went up to Victoria Peak which is a large hill area overlooking the whole city, to get to the peak you catch a [View Full Entry]

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