Silvermine Bay, Lantau Island

I left Hong Kong, but on my return flight stopped off in the city to break up the long journey. This time I stayed at Silvermine Bay, a quiet secluded beach with accommodation right on the waterfront.

Tai O Fishing Village

While already on Lantau Island, I decided to journey over to Tai O Fishing Village. These kinds of places attracted me because I’d grown up with a father who, had he had his wish, would probably have wanted to fish for a living.

Hong Kong’s Shek O

Visiting one of Hong Kong Island’s many beaches, I bus hopped to Shek O where a sandy beach lay enclosed by colourful rocks.

Sampan Aberdeen

Like Singapore, Hong Kong had been a sampan haven. Now they were an rare sight. In fact, I caught a bus to Aberdeen on the opposite side of Hong Kong Island to enjoy the privilege of a ride in boats that had once been homes for some Chinese families.

China’s Macau

I took a ferry to Macau for the day. In many ways the town reminded me of Goa. Both having once been ruled by the Portuguese, the architecture had that distinct flavour: arches dominating the buildings; open squares; even one of the churches was similar to one I’d seen in Panjim.

Hong Kong’s Peak

I headed to the Peak Circuit, walking the well-maintained trail. This was a complete surprise to me because most photos I’d seen of Hong Kong were of high-rise buildings. I suppose I’d foolishly imagined that’s all I’d find in HK.

A Hong Kong landing

Nathan Street, Kowloon

I had an extra long flight, so to break up the hours in the air, I decided to stop off in Hong Kong for a week.