Arriving in Hong Kong, the weather had taken a turn for the worse, with cloud covering
the tops of the buildings and the hills behind. Our day tour included a boat tour of the harbour.
It was quite impressive with the low cloud. We were told this is quite normal for this
time of the year.
Crossing the cruise terminal, we have an outside view of the Sea Princess.
Back on shore, the bus takes us to a landing where we board a sandpan for a tour of the
inner harbour, and then to dine at the famous floating restaurant for a sumptuous meal.
We then arrive at the
Ready for our sumptuous Chinese lunch, you could even dress up as a Mandarin Emperor.
Stanley Market was our next stop before heading back. Took quite a while in the heavy traffic.
Next day we are off to Lantau Island, one of the small islands off Hong Kong. Very mountainous.
Our first stop is at the Upper Changsha Beach before heading to Ta'au Fishing Village.
Ta'au is a working village where people are going about their normal lives but are welcoming to the
tourists who bring in much needed money into the town. All sorts of what we would call exotic goods
of dried cuttlefish and fish hung from the store ceilings. Here are dried cuttlefish and life
ones in tubs. The walkway over the harbour entrance to the lake at the back gives an
excellent view of the fishing boats and village built on stilts over the water and the local ferries.
Anyone for dried shark? There were many people preparing on the go meals but it did not entice me.
This temple was dedicated to the safe return of the fishermen.
Our drive took us to the big Buddha. Being high in the mountains it was enveloped in thick fog.
Moving on to the polling monastery the fog was still thick as we made our way through the
entrance and gardens to the buildings where we will have lunch.
Everyone enjoyed the all-vegetable meal. It was surprisingly good with all the spices.
The meal was supplied by the monks who do not eat meat.
After an enjoyable two days it was time to bid farewell to Hong Kong.
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