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Hong Kong

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January 26th 2015
This is our afternoon siesta time on the second day of our visit to Hong Kong. In case you aren’t familiar with the word, siesta means rest or nap in Cantonese. When one wakes at 5 AM (jet lag issue) and walks all morning, the siesta after lunch time noodles is welcomed. We’ve been busy this last day and a half but you don't want me to detail our visits to the Ladies night market, the Temple n ... 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