Hiatus In Hong Kong

I went to Hong Kong for the 6th time in slightly more than 2 years in July. It's not that I think it's fabulous but I went in search of a feeling I last had when I first visited the place in May 2008 -that of hope and anticipation, that there was something better in life just round the corner.

I didn't find it but I got quite a few pictures. These were taken on the first day when I stayed at Shatin.




A quick romp over the border to Shenzhen for theme parks and cheap food...












I particular like going to the heartlands of the various places I visit as opposed to the glitzy venues. Breakfast and a little walk-about there was very uplifting...







From the heartlands I moved to the city and stayed at the Hyatt Tsim Sha Tsui - how much closer to the action can one get?













And from the city, we move to the beach. Stanley is on the Southern side of the island and looks idyllic, quaint and rustic. This is definitely a place to be when temperatures are lower. I can well consider going back during spring, autumn or even winter. It was just a tad sweltering right smack in the summer!!