When the Hong Kong Police attempted to dissuade the Occupy Hong Kong protesters with tear gas and pepper spray, the umbrellas came out, raised as protection against the chemical deluge. In some ways the umbrellas worked. Branded as too harsh in their tactics against the protesters the Police backed off but the umbrellas remained and … Continue reading
We’re living with significant transport disruptions in Hong Kong at the moment. An Occupy Hong Kong movement have taken up blockades in a few locations around the city in an attempt to get their message heard, and encourage change. It is an inconvenience but it is also an act of freedom and thus it provides … Continue reading
Tung Ping Chau is a small but fascinating island possibly as far away from Hong Kong as you can get without leaving Hong Kong. It is literally a few kilometres from Shenzhen and the Chinese Mainland, which is easily visible from much of the island. That’s China across the water… but I’m standing in Hong … Continue reading
Adjoining Nan Lian Garden is Chi Lin Nunnery. Like the buildings in Nan Lian Garden the structures in the Nunnery are built without nails using traditional Tang Dynasty design. These buildings are relatively recent, constructed in the 1990’s however their styling is quite unique. Public access around the nunnery is limited to the ponds, temples and hallways … Continue reading
Hidden in Diamond Hill, Nan Lian is a large garden that tries to emulate the Tang Dynasty. It is a good place to exercise your camera with or simply enjoy the serenity of a manicured Chinese garden. Each tree, rock and structure is situated with a reason and purpose. For someone like me who appreciates nature and … Continue reading
Hong Kong has some amazing temples hidden in plain sight. There are the touristy ones like Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road which allow photography but are smothered by coach after coach of tourists walking through their doors. Alternatively, one can leave the tourists behind and head over to Tin Hau to visit a similarly … Continue reading
Disneyland does fireworks like no other. Hong Kong Disneyland is no exception. With fantastic music and inspiration to borrow from their animated movies the evening firework display “Disney in the Stars” is well worth hanging around for. Even after over 5 years of visits to Disneyland and sitting through the fireworks show countless times, my … Continue reading
Anybody home? There is something magical about the small details you find on doors, especially in Hong Kong and Asia. As this lion stares back at me I admire the simplicity and beauty of his design. Do I dare to knock? Continue reading
and on the sea. I truly am blessed living right on the edge of the vibrant, often fragrant (in a not so pleasant way) and ever changing Victoria Harbour. My lounge window view is an ever changing kaleidoscope of imagery despite having a freeway in front of it. This morning a chance glance out the … Continue reading
Earlier in the week I took you on a stroll through the University of Hong Kong and a couple of its hidden historical buildings. Continuing on from there, we then took to the streets of Sai Ying Pun and uncovered a few more surprises. I’ve been walking the streets of Sai Ying Pun for a … Continue reading
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