Tues: Went over on Star Ferry to HK Island and wandered to get our bearings - still as noisy and manic as last time.
Wed: Went to Aberdeen on bus and had a trip round the harbour on a sampan, then went on to Stanley and sat on the prom. In evening went to Happy Valley for the races (couldn't work out how the betting went so did't place any bets - saved a fortune as all our horses seemed to have three legs).
Thurs: Caught Ferry to Cheung Chau Island - Great place walked round part of Island for several hours then sat and had dinner over-looking the bay. No cars on this island but lots of bikes and boats bit different from HK - see photo:-
Fri: Ocean Park (Theme & Aquarium come zoo) Good, but more or less the same as any other.
went on to Stanley Mkt and stayed for an 'Indian' meal. (made a change from Chinese)
Sat: Macau - Walked for England up & down hills up steps a
nd down slopes. Absolutely shattered by end of day we didn't even have the energy to put a dollar in the slot machines. Striking the difference between the locals standard of living and the casino haunting visitors. The opulance of the hotels and casinos and the shanty towns the locals live in.
Photo Peter at the temple of A-Ma Macau
nd down slopes. Absolutely shattered by end of day we didn't even have the energy to put a dollar in the slot machines. Striking the difference between the locals standard of living and the casino haunting visitors. The opulance of the hotels and casinos and the shanty towns the locals live in.
1 comment:
Hi Mum/Dad. You sure you've got enough food in that pic? Looks like you won't be starving ;) See your also enjoying the local brew. Any good?
Dave
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