It was stifling in Hong Kong on my 2 day visit on the way to Italy. I love Hong Kong, but hot and humid and I don’t get on. Not to worry, the main reason for the visit was to see my lovely friends Anup and Poorna.
The usual fabulous view from their apartment was obscured by bamboo scaffolding and cloth which covered the whole building, quite amazing really.
The intense heat meant that I moved very quickly from one airconditioned space to another. The covered walkways in Hong Kong are incredibly useful. They should be compulsory in all cities. The above ground walkways make it easy to get from one place to another without having to cross streets or get wet if it is raining. They also provide cover from the sun.
Hong Kong Park was lined with coloured lanterns for a festival. I love this green oasis in the city.
As usual Anup and Poorna had lots of suggestions for great places to eat. We went back to Lan Quai Fong for delicious Portugese food and wonderful Japanese at Kyoto Joe. It would be possible to dine all over the world and never leave this area.
A trip to Hong Kong would not be complete without at least one meal at the little tea room in Hong Kong Park.
There are some incredible building in Hong Kong. Here are a few of my favourites.
The shops are full of winter clothes. It would be impossible to even think about this just now. I’ll go back when it cools down.
Definitely time for another visit to HK.. A fascinating city…..
By: mary d on September 23, 2010
at 1:20 pm
Love that second last photo
By: Roz on September 23, 2010
at 3:56 pm
Yes, I agree. Definitely time for another visit to Hong Kong.
By: Liz Golding on September 23, 2010
at 8:44 pm
Yeah, I would love to visit that area!!!
By: elenasc on September 24, 2010
at 3:01 pm