Hong Kong

Trip Start Dec 08, 2006

Trip End Apr 27, 2007

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Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong

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Thursday, March 1, 2007

Wednesday 28th February to Saturday 3rd March 2007
After being delayed due to electrical storms at Sydney Airport we finally set off for Hong Kong. What a flight, loads of turbulence ad "flight panic", particularly Karen and Imogen. We arrived late into Hong Kong, pleased to be on the ground, and whisked away to the funky Cosmo Hotel.
Over the next two days a heavy schedule of exploring of Hong Kong City. The Central Escalator, the longest in the world, was a welcome relief for weary legs (and Daddy's shoulders!), which ended with an unexpected encounter of some amazing animals at the Hong Kong Zoological Gardens. What excitement! We settled into some great food while we were here and spent some time getting to grips with chop-sticks for every meal!
On our final day the pace increased with an amazing trip on the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak, where we took in the views and soaked up the last bit of sunshine and warmth that we would feel for a while. The trip across Victoria harbour on the Star Ferry was a highlight. Once on Kowloon we watched an incredible sunset over Hong Kong Island followed by a spectacular "Symphony of Lights" laser show from some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. We all loved Hong Kong!
We then packed our bags for Beijing......

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Chinese New Year display at Kowloon	Abi, Imi & Jack taking in Times Square	Arriving by tram at Victoria Peak	Beautiful Junk on the harbour
Black & "Blond" Gibbons at HK Zoological Gardens	Breathtaking views of Hong Kong	Breathtaking views of Hong Kong Harbour	City view from Kowloon at dusk
HK Zoological Garden Fountains	Jaguar relaxing at HK Zoological Gardens	Karen & children waiting for Symphony of Lights	Karen & Steve on Kowloon Public Pier
Light & Laser show from HK Island	Light show and the romantic Junk	Lunch at the Peak	Orangatang at HK Zoological Gardens
Peak Tram setting off up to Victoria Peak	Star Ferry going to Kowloon	Steve & kids soaking up the rays on Victoria Peak	Stunning Lights of Hong Kong Island
Sun setting over Hong Kong Island	Sunset over Victoria Harbour from Kowloon	Symphony of Lights from Kowloon Public Pier	Symphony of Lights with accompaning music!
The end of the longest escalator in the world!

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maudrowell on

tripping the light fandango
dear all, still looks like you are having an amazing time. Light show not necessarily photogenic but place looks brilliant. we are enjoying all the wildlife photos particularly the Beardsley family. Missing you lots. Nicola et al.