Dancing after dinner

Chinese New Year

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February 18th 2008
Macau is not far from Hong Kong, just a one hour ferry trip, but its decadent focus on gambling and historically corrupt Portuguese history give it a more relaxed and distinctly holiday feel. We spent a long weekend there, and although the weather was cold, it was a fun place to be. We arrived back in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year, and Simone's mother, Joan came to visit for a few weeks. Chi ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

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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