Buddhas Backside

24 hours on Lantau Island

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August 27th 2008
Wednesday the 27th August: Ron was still packing until 1am this morning. I soon realised having had to finish packing the day before so I could get to Louise and Colin's for a farewell dinner was not such a bad thing. Colin and Lachlan picked us up from Ron's this morning and had us to the airport within half an hour as the traffic was fine. Check-in was very long, at least an hour t ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Lantau 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