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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]
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] Blog: Day Two
Date: May 9th 2006
Today I took the ferry over to Central Hong Kong, then another to Lantau Island, home of the Big Buddah at Po Lin Monastery. Took a couple hours to see the Buddah and enjoy a hearty vegetarian meal in the Monastery -- then I followed signs pointing to "Wisdom Path." Not knowing where I was heading or what I was looking for, I just enjoyed walking through the woods for about 10 minutes. Finally, ... read more
Date: May 9th 2006
Today I took the ferry over to Central Hong Kong, then another to Lantau Island, home of the Big Buddah at Po Lin Monastery. Took a couple hours to see the Buddah and enjoy a hearty vegetarian meal in the Monastery -- then I followed signs pointing to "Wisdom Path." Not knowing where I was heading or what I was looking for, I just enjoyed walking through the woods for about 10 minutes. Finally, ... read more
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