We're now up to Wednesday 17th in our HG visit and we have another full day of exciting things ahead. WE took a ferry from central HK jetties to the large island of Lantau. And, after alighting from the boat, we found ourselves in a long queue for, believe of not, a cable-car experience - as in Switzerland. After a long time, we made it to the front of the queue.
Soon seated, Bec and Max showed some enthusiasm for the trip ahead. It was a grey and misty day, but that didn't blunt enjoyment.
We're just about to travel across a big sea inlet.
Once there, Max could see through the glass floor to the ocean below.
As we traveled up the steep hill ahead, the view became increasingly mistier until everything around was engulfed in cloud.
Soon we were in the little village of Ngong Ping, originally farming, but now given over to thousands of tourists like us.
I have no idea what these objects are ... but maybe possibly Easter Eggs given that we're only 2 days off Good Friday.
What's that lump on the horizon? You'll find out shortly!
As I said, this is a touristy spot. Lots of shops selling things.
Note the absence of vehicular traffic. This was a pedestrian area.
And guess what! We're getting sloe to that lump on the hillside. Wow! It's a massive statue of Buddha!
And I do like cats! We've got a solar-powered version of this sitting our window-sill at home!
I said this was a farming village originally and here are some cattle to prove it!
The temple area is getting closer as this wonderful arch betokens.
And the path to the temple was adorned with statues of various Chinese warriors / leaders.
And here, at last, are the steps up to Buddha! Impressive, Eh!
I also like the view over to the monastery surrounded by the original farming area. These dames were also impressive, as was the view to the far side of the island
The we saw some joss sticks burning in a rack.
And the grand avenue leading to the temple, which we couldn't enter as a prayer service was under way.
A ceremonial pond contained carp. And this view really marked the end of our visit to Ngong Ping.
We then took a bus ride down a steep and winding road to the sea shore at Tai O, a typical Chinese fishing village not much altered by the passage of time.
Here below is our first view of the village and surrounds.
Just look back though history to this bustling village
Here are some bonsied plants I always thought typical of Japan, but obviously not so.
Modernity had crept into the village's economy with a host of motor boats ferrying visitors through the waterways
Some more traditional housing.
A market area, typical of the kind we've seen all over Hong Kong.
And a party of monks walked past us along the street in question. My final picture shows a safe home for stray cats. It's nice think that people looked after them rather than cooking them on a barbecue!!
AS
Soon seated, Bec and Max showed some enthusiasm for the trip ahead. It was a grey and misty day, but that didn't blunt enjoyment.
We're just about to travel across a big sea inlet.
Once there, Max could see through the glass floor to the ocean below.
As we traveled up the steep hill ahead, the view became increasingly mistier until everything around was engulfed in cloud.
Soon we were in the little village of Ngong Ping, originally farming, but now given over to thousands of tourists like us.
I have no idea what these objects are ... but maybe possibly Easter Eggs given that we're only 2 days off Good Friday.
What's that lump on the horizon? You'll find out shortly!
As I said, this is a touristy spot. Lots of shops selling things.
Note the absence of vehicular traffic. This was a pedestrian area.
And guess what! We're getting sloe to that lump on the hillside. Wow! It's a massive statue of Buddha!
And I do like cats! We've got a solar-powered version of this sitting our window-sill at home!
I said this was a farming village originally and here are some cattle to prove it!
The temple area is getting closer as this wonderful arch betokens.
And the path to the temple was adorned with statues of various Chinese warriors / leaders.
And here, at last, are the steps up to Buddha! Impressive, Eh!
I also like the view over to the monastery surrounded by the original farming area. These dames were also impressive, as was the view to the far side of the island
The we saw some joss sticks burning in a rack.
And the grand avenue leading to the temple, which we couldn't enter as a prayer service was under way.
A ceremonial pond contained carp. And this view really marked the end of our visit to Ngong Ping.
We then took a bus ride down a steep and winding road to the sea shore at Tai O, a typical Chinese fishing village not much altered by the passage of time.
Here below is our first view of the village and surrounds.
Just look back though history to this bustling village
Here are some bonsied plants I always thought typical of Japan, but obviously not so.
A market area, typical of the kind we've seen all over Hong Kong.
And a party of monks walked past us along the street in question. My final picture shows a safe home for stray cats. It's nice think that people looked after them rather than cooking them on a barbecue!!
AS
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