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Published: January 17th 2006
New kids on the blog
Presenting our guest bloggers - Derek and Hazel. We are very proud to announce a first for our blog, for one night only, we have guest writers, none other than Derek & Hazel Lambourne (Steve's mum and dad). D & H have flown out to see us for the next four days (brave souls) Over to you Del . . .
We're here to prove trekking and blogging isn't just the perogative of the young and to welcome other retirees, aiming to show them a clean pair of heels when it comes to planning, stamina and shrewd haggling techniques.
The Hong Kongeans have cleanliness and hygiene programmes from young and considering the large population it works extremely well, offering visitors a good impression. Everything and everyone seems to be on the move. Wan Chai with all it's neoned buildings literally hums with life. Transport, particularly red taxis, stream through the streets like blood through veins giving the city a dynamic pulse that reminds me of that other city that never sleeps.
Our first evening was spent at the Renaissance Harbour Hotel, our home for the next 4 nights. Providing guests with luxuries essential to the soul. Martine and Steve proved excellent company as we digested meal,
drinks and news from both camps.
Day 2 saw us visiting Victoria Peak to admire the vista vision, Hong Kong spread out beneath us. This was followed by an exhilirating taxi ride to Stanley Market. An ideal place to pick up a few bargains and presents for those at home. As the youngsters were flagging we returned to our hotel for a sumptuous buffet, before watching Spurs lose in the evening.
OVER TO HAZEL . . .
Day 3. Sha Tin racecourse started well with us all picking winners. Unfortunately it was downhill for us as the day wore on, except for Steve who managed to fund a fine lunch at MacDonalds out of his winnings. We finished the day at the Peninsula for a swanky tea (HKs equivalent of the Ritz). Derek let the side down a bit towards the end by spreading strawberry jam on his cake.
BACK TO DEREK . . .
Day 4 saw us visiting the Botanical Gardens and Hong Kong Park with the bonus of seeing several blushing brides, as the registry office happened to be in the park. Unlike other parks we have known and loved, these green
spaces were perched up high and usually involved lots of steps and slopes. Calves, knees and shins all got a good workout, though this was supposed to be a gentle day. Tonight we are looking forward to the famed light show that plays across the harbour front buildings.
All in all it has been a fantastic trip. Globe trotting is certainly easier than working!
We'll end with an ode -
After a journey exhausting and long,
We finally landed in Hong Kong
But our spirits revived
When Martine & Steve arrived
And we knew our short visit wasn't wrong!
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Dave
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More blog posts please
I am suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms please post something soon before I write to the Chinese government asking them to locate you. don't they have the interweb out there yet?!