So yesterday we returned to Hk island to meet Bill and Maureen again. We walked to the tram station at the bottom of the hill. It's been running for a hundred years as a commuter service for the rich to travel down from their lofty heights, but now also allows us tourists an amazing view. It's pretty steep at some points, which is pretty unnerving because the seats are just wooden benches. Even on the way back you have to face up the hill because you'd fall down the tram if you were facing down! (A big kite {feathered} has just flown right past my window as I typed that...maybe irrelevant)
Bill and Maureen then took us on a great walk that circumnavigated the peak and then led us down to the west side of Central. You can really understand the humidity and heat when you are up there; it's like a jungle. Actually I think it is a jungle. There are so many trees and plants and flowers and birds and insects that you wouldn't believe you were in Hong Kong. I think it's a common misconception that HK is all concrete with no greenery. Maureen found us a different insect every few metres, such as ants, noisy cicadas, poisonous Vietnamese centipedes (actually Bill nearly poked this one without realising...could have been a trip to the hospital) huge butterflies ad moths, dragonflies and countless beetles and spiders.
When we got back Bill and Maureen took Tim and I out for an excellent Thai meal in the Thai Farmer, after which we made a quick stop off at Ikea before heading home! Good times!
3 comments:
You are so lucky. How lovely that Maureen can tell you all about the beasties. Is her camera the same as yours and is she enjoying using it as much as you? Its wondweful to actually see where you are every day. Hong Kong is obviously living up to expectations.
Have fun
Love, Mum X
helow patrick it is Daniel and Liam here we just want to now what there is and if you like it in h
g kong. I hope you like the rest of your time,We like your site
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