A statistical comparison between Hong Kong and New York City is currently making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter. It's not entirely up to date. Actually, at the time of writing this blog, the Big Apple actually is listed on the relevant New York Times page as having 106,764 (not 103,208) confirmed Wuhan coronavirus cases and 7,154 (not 6,898) recorded Wuhan coronavirus deaths. Meanwhile, the Big Lychee's equivalent numbers, listed on the Centre for Health Protection's coronavirus dashboard, are 1,013 (not 1,005) and 4 (the correct stated number) respectively; with Hong Kong having recorded just three new cases today and five yesterday.
Even as late as one month ago, I doubt that anyone could have foreseen that there would be such a gulf between these figures for Hong Kong and New York. At the same time though, as most people who live in Hong Kong can vouch, Hong Kongers do really value having good health, and often work pretty hard to obtain and maintain it. A reminder: Hong Kong does have the highest life expectancy in the world.
Expectedly, amidst the health crisis brought about by the Wuhan coronavirus, many people -- myself included -- have made a point to continue exercising and, actually, probably increase their exercise quotient. In recent months, many of Hong Kong's hiking trails have become more crowded than usual, especially on weekends and public holidays. But, especially on non-public holiday weekdays, if you go on the right trails, you really still can avoid the crowds, even on Hong Kong Island...
Even as late as one month ago, I doubt that anyone could have foreseen that there would be such a gulf between these figures for Hong Kong and New York. At the same time though, as most people who live in Hong Kong can vouch, Hong Kongers do really value having good health, and often work pretty hard to obtain and maintain it. A reminder: Hong Kong does have the highest life expectancy in the world.
Expectedly, amidst the health crisis brought about by the Wuhan coronavirus, many people -- myself included -- have made a point to continue exercising and, actually, probably increase their exercise quotient. In recent months, many of Hong Kong's hiking trails have become more crowded than usual, especially on weekends and public holidays. But, especially on non-public holiday weekdays, if you go on the right trails, you really still can avoid the crowds, even on Hong Kong Island...
Just a few minutes after disembarking from a bus,
I found myself on this trail in Aberdeen Country Park :)
Even after all these years, I still do get amazed at how quickly
one can feel like one's gone from the concrete jungle
into some place so much wilder as well as greener!
Unlike their metal equivalents in urban parks, wooden
fitness stations in the country park are still available for us
An alternative view of The Peak from Aberdeen Upper Reservoir
A few meters away from a view compass along what appears
to be a path less taken, a scenic vista unfolds :b
This view of Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau from
Bennet's Hill was pretty prime too! :)
The rare butterfly that stopped long enough for me to snap
a photo also is one that I don't think I've photographed before :)
Although it's closer to a country park entrance and exit,
Aberdeen Lower Reservoir wasn't as popular a place
to hang out as Aberdeen Upper Reservoir that afternoon!
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