October 18, 2009
Earlier in the day we visited the Tian Tan Buddha, and couldn’t leave the area without a glimpse of Tai O Fishing Village. There is nothing completely interesting about this place aside from its somewhat unique location and architecture. The little village is located right on the water, with mountains looming closely behind to create an interesting backdrop. Most of the homes themselves are built directly over the water on stilts. Some still use traditional wood stilts but we noticed some steel and concrete as well.
Not entirely remarkable, but if you are in the area to see the Buddha, take the bus for pittance in fare to Tai O and take a walk around.
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Hong Kong | China: Tian Tan Buddha
16 October 2009 9:38 AM |
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Today, we sought out a little spirituality. We don’t do it enough, but in whatever form it may come, taking time to reflect, particularly in extraordinary spiritual places provides a wonderfully cathartic experience.
We are staying in the famed Chunking Mansions in Kowloon, immediately opposite of Hong Kong Island, which is pretty much the heart [...]
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Hong Kong | China: Hong Kong Currency Is Art!
09 October 2009 1:58 AM |
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If there were a contest for the coolest currency in the world, and perhaps the one you would most likely keep just to look at later, it would definitely be Hong Kong’s. Isn’t it neat? Another interesting note is that the private banks also issue money here, hence the logos. We LOVE our Hong Kong [...]
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Hong Kong | China: Out & About In Hong Kong
20 October 2009 1:31 AM |
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As with all places one visits, comes the question, “Could I live here?” Manali and I have asked ourselves this question over and over, but we finally and excitedly said “YES!” to Hong Kong. Have you been to New York? Or perhaps Beijing? Hong Kong is sort of a mix between the two. Driven by [...]
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