Lanterns on Water (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong and China--Happy Year of the Dog!

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January 23rd 2006
We LOVED Hong Kong! It’s an ultra-modern, international city. It has moving sidewalks running for blocks, two-story sidewalks with shops on both levels, and sky-scrapers with animated color "screens" covering the entire building! First we have to explain that we don't have all of our Hong Kong pictures with us while making this blog. Our data key failed, and we already shipped the photo CD home ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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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