Asia with Lorraine

Out and about at night.

The IFC.

The Eye at Central.

All lit up for Chinese New Year..of the Goat.

The view from TST with Maureen.

Night view of Hong Kong from the Peak with Beth and Maureen.

Last night in Hong Kong spent with friends from our days living here: Beth and Pat.

Out and about from The Peak to Stanley and places in between.

Bamboo scaffolding is used widely in Asia. It is strong, light to transport, easily cut to required lengths and doesn't get hot when the temperature rises.

It even extends out over the road.

The cable ties which hold it all together.

When it's taken down.

Work in progress.

Heading south to Stanley.

Repulse Bay.

Fish drying on the waterfront at Stanley.

The high rises of Aberdeen.

Behind the scenes at Jumbo Restaurant.

The new MTR rail link..a work in progress.

Older streets of Kowloon.

Noodle shop.

Duck parts, only $20 each!

Old houses in Stanley.

Calligrapher at work.

Silly dog owners!

If I hadn't seen these scenes with my own eyes I would not have believed it possible....

A bichon frisée being taken for a walk around the market at Stanley.

A wee westie being walked in Central.

This little fellow was wearing SHOES.

Close up of shoes.

Wonder if her hubby knows his place?

No comment.

A visit to the Chi Lin Nunnery

This Buddhist Nunnery is an oasis of calm and serenity built amongst the enormous high rises near the old city of Kowloon.

This view shows just how close the high rises are to the temple.

The sounds of the birds and the water features along with calming music makes for the most relaxing environments.

No screws or nails were used in the construction of the temple.

A visit to the Wong Tai Sin Temple

The temple complex was built in 1921 and is the most famous in Hong Kong. It's dedicated to Chinese traditions of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. The temple itself is spectacularly beautiful and there are gardens, ponds and quiet areas around the complex. It is famous for stalls selling all sorts of offerings and the booths where fortune tellers do a very brisk business because their fortune telling is famous worldwide for it's accuracy.

The fortune tellers.