Hong Kong 1997 - The Pearl of the Orient...

"Every exit is an entry somewhere else..." - Tom Stoppard

Hong Kong

(28 May - 2 June 1997)

Hubby was in Hong Kong to be a resource person for a seminar. I came later with the kids and spent a few days touring Hong Kong island and visiting a few attractions.

(Sending hubby off a week before)

(Boarding the plane with the three kids)

(Waiting for hubby to pick us from the airport)

(Finally arrived at our hotel)

(Going out to look for dinner)

Hong Kong Island, is the center of economy, politics, entertainment and shopping. From the Central District to Causeway Bay in Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial, shopping and entertainment area; the residential area is from Tin Hau to Chai Wan on the eastern part of the island; and Southern Hong Kong Island is the recreational area, where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the sea shore and bays, including the famous Repulse Bay and Ocean Park.

(Joining a large morning crowd)

(Contemplating from where to start)

(Cooling off at a fountain)

(Ja and Iwan at the fountain)

(Another water feature in town)

 A visit to Stanley Market is a must. Stanley Market will satisfy shoppers with its many stands, shops, original restaurants, outdoor cafes, and even a performance stage.

(Taking a buy to Stanley Market)

(A shopping spree at Stanley Market)

(Ja and Iwan buying t-shirts and souvenirs)

Among the main attractions on the island, Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture stands at the exit of Peak Tram. The amazing Ripley's Believe It or Not! the exciting Peak Explorer Motion Simulator, and relaxing terraces and restaurants are among the favorite stops at this entertainment center. Another favorite attraction is the Madame Tussaud Wax Museum with figures of celebrities including local movie star Jackie Chan.

(A bus ride to the base of Victoria Peak)

(Waiting for the funicular tram)

(A short ride uphill, 1811 ft above sea level)

(Dinner time, waiting for our order)

(Eating Nasi Goreng from the kuali)

(A night stroll, admiring the view from the top)

(In the subway back to the hotel)

Ocean Park is among the top theme parks and aquariums in Southeast Asia, as well as the best marine education center, which makes it a must for families with children. The theme park has various attractions and rides, including four roller coasters, and also animal exhibits with different themes, such as a giant panda habitat, rainforest and polar displays, as well as an aquarium featuring the world's largest aquarium dome.

 

(On the bus to the Ocean Park)

(Getting our bearing from a map)

(The dolphins and orca water show)

(The jovial musicians)

(Waiting in line to board the cable car and roller-coaster rides)

(Ja with a fat hippo)

(Taking a rest after a long walk)

(Sara with the twin zebras)

(With my three beautiful kids)

(Taking the subway back to the hotel)

Today, after spending the whole day visiting parks and museum, we headed to Aberdeen Harbour. Aberdeen is famous not only to tourists but also to Hong Kong locals for its floating village and floating seafood restaurants located in the Aberdeen Harbour. . Aberdeen provides a glimpse of the essence of Hong Kong with hundreds of lighted trawlers on which fishermen and their families live. The Jumbo Floating Restaurant offers superb fresh seafood.

(Self tour around the city)

(Visiting Exhibition Centre and museums)

(An evening leisure stroll in the park)

(Taking a ferry to one of the the floating restaurants)

(A short ride on the ferry)

(A hefty dinner on our favorite floating restaurant)

(Planet Hollywood Hong Kong)

It was the end of our holiday in Hong Kong. Our bags were neatly packed and we were ready to fly back to home sweet home.

(Time to fly home)

(At the airport)

👈 1998: Cairo, Egypt

          1996: Istanbul, Turkey 👉

Hong Kong 1987 - The Fragrant Harbour...

"The amount of happiness that you have depends on the amount of freedom you have in your heart..." - Thich Nhat Hanh

(Shopping spree at Stanley Market)

Hong Kong
(26 -29 October, 1987)

This trip was made after attending a 2-week seminar organised by the Long Term Credit Bank in Tokyo. We had a fun time shopping at Stanley Market and Mong Kok Street. Our free time was spent visiting the many attractions of Hong Kong... 

(Ocean Park, Hong Kong)

(The longest escalator in Asia)

(Ferry ride and the light show at Victoria Harbour)

(Dinner at the floating restaurant)

(Watching the weekend light show)

(My feet is hurting)

(Buying more souvenirs at the airport)

(Goodbye Hong Kong)

With its magnificent harbour, steep peak and surrounding islands, Hong Kong is one of the world's more geographically interesting cities. The territory's is divided into four main areas - Hong Kong Island , Kowloon, the New Territories and Outlying Islands. Victoria Harbour is Hong Kong's densely populated area, with most of the urban areas lining the northern or southern shores. Originally about one mile wide, the harbour is squeezed by reclamation on both sides.

(The two of us)

Fate

Looking back on what we've been through,

I couldn't have done it without you.

highs and lows, slow and fast,

we took everything that fate could cast.

We have said all along that we will last

Those that said we had no chance,

accept that what we have is true romance

So here's to us we'll make it through

apart from the odd hiccup or two

but we will cope from now on

because our love is still so strong.

👈 1989: New York, USA

1987: Kyoto, Japan 👉