So Jessie, you've NEVER been on a roller coaster? We must fix that! Hence, a visit to Ocean Park for the first roller coaster ride. And what a view from this one - feels like you're flying over the water.
Another little town.... October 1st 2008 What do you get when Shanghai and San Francisco collide along the shores of a beautiful, tropical looking sea? Well, it probably would be a lot like Hong Kong. Chinese yet heavily western influenced. Steep mountain roads combined with double-decker trams reminiscent of the San Fran cable cars. Glitzy modern business high rises just “down the road” from bustling Chinese markets displaying e ... read more
Asia » Hong Kong 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
In 2006, our family began what we thought was a 3 year adventure of living and traveling in China. But like Gilligan, our 3 year tour turned into something much longer and deeper than we expected. This was just the beginning of our cultural travels and blogs. 3 years turned into 6 years and included a time of residence in South Korea as well. The kids have all transitioned into and out of college leaving us as empty nesters, but not empty of ambitions to continue to explore the world. Come along with us as we seek to expand our understanding of this marvelous world in which we live!
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