Sunday 13 August 2006 Highlights: Hong Kong city view from Tsim Sha Tsui Today was a much easier day.   Setting out on a typical very hot and humid Hong Kong day I first explored by myself however the main process was to get some experience walking around in these conditions before I start hiking in…

Saturday 12 August 2006 Highlights: Disneyland, Giant Buddha at the Po Lin monastery Today I planned to visit a major corporate icon (Hong Kong Disneyland) and a giant spiritual one (The Giant Buddha).  I have to say that I enjoyed Hong Kong Disneyland very much; in fact it is now my favourite over Paris, LA…

Friday 11 August 2006 Highlights: Hong Kong Tour (Stanley Market, Victoria Peak, Sampans), Ladies Market With the Hong Kong leg of my trip basically organised by my mum who will be staying with me for the next 3 nights.  Mum had booked a welcome tour of Hong Kong. Starting early (well for Hong Kong since…

Thursday 10 August 2006 Highlights: Lengthy flight to Hong Kong After a 14 hour trip I arrived into Hong Kong just before 8 pm local time (my body thought it was 7 am).   During these flights you don’t really get to sleep but I was very happy with Cathay Pacific service. I did however…

Wednesday 9 August 2006 Highlights: None After a good night’s sleep I woke up strangely tired, maybe due to my body knowing I face a 14 hour plane trip.   I decided that I’ll have a shower at the airport instead of keeping a wet towel in my bag for a day.   Unfortunately I…