Five blog entries back and more than a week ago, I put up my first Tap Mun Chau photo-essay which presented snap shots of the more built-up -- yes, really! -- south-western side of the island (along with one of Wong Shek Pier). This time around though, the focus is on sharing views of the less built-up eastern section of this piece of Hong Kong that's further from the madding crowd than most (and where there are far more cows than human inhabitants!) -- that is, after I start where we left off the last time around: with a couple more pictures of the island's picturesque Tin Hau Temple... :)
Grand-looking decorated red banners inside the temple got me thinking that even while
it had seemed deserted when my friend and I visited,
it actually hasn't been permanently abandoned after all
The sides of the steps leading up to the temple entrancegot me thinking of waves and the surrounding sea
from which the islanders traditionally derived
much of their food and livelihood
Speaking of the sea: it may look calm enough in this picture
taking in the inhabited southwest of the island...
...but over on the uninhabited eastern side, it literally is a different picture!
Panoramic view of Tap Mun Chau's rocky eastern side
Close up of a particular rock formationknown -- logically enough! -- as Balanced Rock
Still, lest it be thought that the eastern portion of Tap Mun Chau is all rocky and stoney...
Confirmation courtesy of permanent benches supplied by the local authorities that there are
wonderful views to be had in this part of Hong Kong... ;b
4 comments:
I still remember that day was so cold!And we had a delicious seafood in the Sai Kung market!
Hi Sophia --
As I remember it, the day was windy but it was only on the boat ride back that we really got cold! And yes, yum, yum re that delicious seafood meal in Sai Kung. :)
Do you know...
in the States, you'd find a trash receptacle in very close proximity to any bench? Most likely right beside the bench. How would you like sitting next to a stinky trash can while enjoying the view? haha. Not too well. Well, the trash bins are usually well-maintained and emptied so there's no odor. ;D
Hi Willow --
I didn't know. Or, at least, had not noticed! :DDDDDD
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