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Delights of Hong Kong

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February 12th 2006
The start of our trip was certainly eventful. First, an evacuation of the departure lounge at Heathrow Airport. After some very emotional goodbyes we finally boarded the plane, only to be held up as a couple on our aisle were asked to leave the plane because of something to do with their luggage in the hold (yeah right!) They were told the plane would not leave without them but they were never t ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Kowloon

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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... ... read more