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Asia » Hong Kong September 30th 2017

I woke up at 2 am, my effort to try to get ahead of the jet lag. There is a 13 hr time difference with Hong Kong. I went for a walk at 3 to drop off a book and pre pay my credit card. Some final packing and cleaning and I was ready. Gerhard picked me up at 7:30, which gave us time for breakfast at Stella's. My plane for Vancouver left at 10. My Hong Kong flight was delayed 1.5 hours so I had a chance to explore the entire airport, the international section is huge. The flight was 13 hours long. The map showed the flight path over Alaska , Siberia and North Korea but during the flight it showed us just north of NK. The flight was full, almost all Asians. I ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau Island September 30th 2017

Friday night we met up with our friends Frankie and Amy, who are our friend Chris's parents. Frankie and Amy live on Ma Wan island where we've been staying and know the area well. They invited us to a traditional seafood restaurant owned by local fishermen. Even though we'd not met for a long time, we got on straight away. The food was fresh and plentiful and the drinks were flowing: The Alsace gewurztraminer perfectly accompanied the rock fish and razorfish, 2 delicacies none of us had ever tried. The boys were just as happy with TsingTao, the local Hong Kong beer. Frankie guided us around the old fishing village before beer and icecream completed this very full day! Thank you Frankie &Amy for your hospitality. Have a great trip to Taiwan!... read more
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Asia » Hong Kong September 30th 2017

Yesterday started with a bang, literally, as claps of thunder and flashes of lighting were bouncing around the islands. Celine was out swimming in the bay at 7am with huge drops falling, very impressive, comfortable as well when the water is that warm! This was our first foray into the big city as we caught the ferry to central (hk island) and connected on the ferry Hong Kong's 3rd biggest island Lamma. Central was bustling, tall skyscrapers by the waterside. The sun dried up the clouds on our arrival to Lamma and we were soon hitting the 30 degrees mark. We went on a round trip around the south part of the island, with steep climbs and gorgeous vistas over the bay. The downside is the huge quantity of plastic washed up on the shore. We ... read more
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Asia » Hong Kong September 28th 2017

First day! It's hot with 32 degrees, low humidity, a real pleasure. Jerry and Scott are already basking in the heat like a couple of lizards... Birds are tweeting, a frog leapt across the square...... read more
at solar tower, view to another island

Asia » Hong Kong September 28th 2017

A well deserved soak in bath like waters...surreal surroundings of bridges next to Noah's ark. Schools of little fish swimming around us. Paradise...... read more
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Asia » Hong Kong September 28th 2017

Jerry's panoramic views of the bay from Ma Wan island beach. Our first meal in Hong Kong...... read more
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Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island » The Peak September 22nd 2017

Well, this is our first attempt at a Blog. We are sitting in Hong Kong Airport waiting for our overnight flight to Amsterdam after a whirlwind tour of Hong Kong. Landed just after 3.00pm and after getting through customs, we caught the train into Hong Kong and, after a lengthy wait in hot and humid conditions, got a cab to the Peak Tram. Another long queue but it moved at a reasonable rate and we made it to the Peak in good time to see the spectacular views of Hong Kong in daylight and on a pretty smog free day (due to the wind). We'd worked up a thirst by then so stopped at Bubba Gump Restaurant at the Peak for an icy cold beer, sashimi and tempura vegetables. Jenny went over the top with a ... read more
Sashimi to die for
A clear day at The Peak
Starting to destress already

Asia » Hong Kong September 5th 2017

Making my way to Shenzhen, I had one last ride through the magnificent scenery of Yangshuo. On board the bus, I couldn't help but feel like I missed some even better photo opportunities than the ones I had, by not exploring a bit more. Like Zhangjiajie, I'm a little disappointed that the ones I have taken don't quite do the place justice. But perhaps no photo (apart from the ones on postcards) can ever do justice to what I saw. As we stopped for a lunch break, I was reminded that almost all the food I have had in China has been very oily. I feel like I have a permanent frog in my throat as a result. Perhaps that is why the men here are always hoiking! As we approach Shenzhen, I notice that almost ... read more
Hong Kong Skyline By Night
View From Victoria Peak
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Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island August 21st 2017

Candy hat es sich nicht nehmen lassen, uns am Flughafen abzuholen. Mit Oktopus Pass und Flughafenbus bis Chunkimg Mansions, wo ich gebucht hatte. Das Zimmer war winzig, fensterlos, einfach ungeeignet für zwei Leute und völlig anders, als das Beispielfoto. Wir nahmen das Angebot Candys an und zogen in Kittys Wohnung in Quarry Bay. Damit verging der Rest des Tages. Abendessen bei Candy. Der Vater schaut gut aus, so wie ich ihn seit Jahren kenne. Die Mutter hat Krebs, sie stirbt daran, alle wissen es und versuchen, ihr noch eine gute Zeit zu geben. Beim Abendessen waren die Twins da, sind schon groß. Zur Entlastung der Mutter lebt eine Indonesierin im Haus und macht die Hausarbeit, versorgt die Mutter. Sie hat kein eigenes Zimmer, die Wohnung hat nur Elternschlafzimmer, das ich nicht kenne, und Candys Zimmer. Da ... read more
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Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island August 12th 2017

Une journée magnifique :nous visitons les marchés aux fleurs, aux oiseaux, aux poissons, aux fruits et légumes et aux vêtements pas chers pour touristes sous un grand soleil. En fin de journée, coucher de soleil puis début de soirée sur le pic Victoria.... read more
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