The number of new daily Covid cases in Hong Kong went down to below 1,000 for the first time in two months yesterday but my heart still missed a beat and sank a little when I saw the long queue for the number 9 bus at Shau Kei Wan yesterday (Good Friday). Things going back to normal as far as public transport's concerned though meant that buses (each of which can accomodate around 80 people, thanks to their being doubledeckers) were coming at a rate of around one every five minutes. So the line moved pretty fast and the buses didn't need to be jam-packed with people. And I soon was on my way to the day's trail head at To Tei Wan.
After getting off, while everyone else headed up to the Dragon's Back, I crossed the road and headed the other way, along the section of the Hong Kong Trail that snakes over to Tai Tam. And yes, as I had hoped, just like that, I was away from the madding crowd! Coupled with sunny weather that thankfully wasn't accompanied by high humidity, this made for a nice, relaxing and enjoyable hiking experience. Oh, and the visibility was on the high side too, as I trust that you'll see via the following photos! :)
and over Tai Tam Bay to Stanley
the Red Hill peninsula and beyond
is extremely broad
Hong Kong who live on boats, including this refurbished old Star Ferry!
and a variety of leisure craft
Reservoir's main dam
2 comments:
Hi There,
About a little more than a year ago, that converted Golden Star (now named DOT) was for sale at HKD21 million.
(https://asia-pacificboating.com/yachts-news-star-ferry-conversion-sale/ & https://hongkongfp.com/2021/02/27/in-pictures-floating-history-for-sale-an-iconic-hong-kong-star-ferry-converted-into-hk21m-luxury-yacht/) One could also charter it. Super yacht for the very rich indeed. Couldn't find further news about if there is a new owner though.
At lease this is not a sore in the eye like Mr Ho's New Lisboa Casino building, especially when there are neons and fireworks.
T
Hi T --
Thanks for the info! I vaguely recall having read the Hong Kong Free Press article but forgot its details. Funnily enough, a friend I was with had speculated that the "luxury yacht" was worth around HK$10 million. Will point out to him that it's estimated as being worth twice that amount! :D
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