Blogs from Hong Kong, Asia - page 363

Well, we're finally on the road and five days into our week in Hong Kong. We've been all over the place using the fantastic public transport (buses, trams, trains and the famous 'Star Ferry'). On Monday we visited Kowloon Park. The highlight was the ten or so minutes spent looking at a giant frog sunning itself in a fountain. We eventually decided that the unfortunate amphibian was not sunbathing but had in fact expired earlier that day...otherwise the park was very nice and a welcome refuge from the city bustle. Later on that day we visited the waterfront promenade and the 'Avenue of Stars' (the Hong Kong film industry's equivalent of Hollywood's 'Walk of Fame') and were surprised at the number of names we knew. Finally, we went up The Peak for sunset and amazing views ... read more

I took the ferry out to Lamma Island. I love being on the water, so half of the fun for me was to ride the ferry. I can't believe how easy it is to get around in HK. I believe that the ferry only cost a few US dollars (by this point, I had finally learned the exchange rate, and no longer felt the need to think in terms of water bottles). The funny thing was that there were a bunch of kids that were apparently playing games with one of the crew. The kids would do something silly, then bang on the cabin door till someone came out. They'd then drag the crew guy over to where something of the utmost importantance had occured (like say, one of them put a coke bottle on their ... read more

I am leaving Hong Kong in a few hours. This trip has been amazing on many levels. I have added some photos to the architecture and china trip blogs, please check them out. I will also be keeping a blog of my trip to Europe which begins in 8 days!!! Please head the wise advise on this sign I found in China. ... read more

I have found certain themes this trip that catch my eye and require my attention. The buildings of Hong Kong are great, so many of the tallest buildings in the world are here, still I find some of the older buildings even more impressive. Sometimes I forget where I am, there is a waterfront hillside that could be Italy or Greece, the town square in Macau could be Brazil or Peru. It is all here in the Hong Kong area. I hope to add to each log as I capture pictures that fit those categories, so check back. Today I spent most of the day in Kow Loon walking the streets, lots of new sights, more to see tomorrow...... read more

This is my first entry in this Blog. I hope to share the best of my trip to Hong Kong and beyond. I landed safely after 15+ hours on Continental 99 on December 23rd. I was met by my good friends and my hosts for this trip Geoff & Grace and we went straight to a great meal at his parents house. After a good (no major jet lag) nights sleep I woke up and went with Geoff to his office to learn more about what has been keeping him busy since he left the US. We met Grace for lunch, shopped the rest of the day, while Geoff worked, and finally got together for a family dinner. After dinner we went club hopping with Tim, our able guide, who happens to be Geoff's brother. The ... read more