So we are getting older, but I don’t mean old in that way. David and Candy Shively, who I have known for over a decade, are cruising the world on their retirement cruise they planned some time ago. It sounds awesome and I have actually considered a long around the world trip when I retire too.
One of the cruise stops was Hong Kong. I took the train and stayed in Tsim Sha Tsui. Severe weather delayed the train but after I arrived we had a delicious dinner and then walked to avenue of the stars along the promenade.
We talked a lot about schools here vs what I was used to and the IB program. It was good to talk to them and hear what they were up to as they made a big move to Atlanta from PA recently too. I also heard about some of the great places they have visited over the last few months. It is quite the adventure!
Part of the promenade was closed at Christmas. Now open, I was able to see the Bruce Lee statue.
Hong Kong Island across the water was beautiful at night.
The clock Tower where the old train station used to stand. The star ferry that goes across to points on the island and to Macau is near here.
David, Candy, and I. I don’t think my generation is good at selfies.
This morning I went to the Bruce Lee statue again to get a picture with the pool of water under his feet. His quote “be like water” pertains to mindfulness being key.
And of course a selfie with the golden pig. I really don’t know the story of this statue.
We went to Kowloon Park to see the birds.
And turtles…
And fish…
We went down to the promenade to take the Star ferry to Central on the island.We walked to the botanical and zoological garden.
Scarlet ibis.
At Hong Kong park we visited the aviary.This is a black crested yellow bulbul.
Crested pigeon.
Blue winged leaf bird.
Bali myna.
Other pictures from Hong Kong park.
We were quite hungry and wandered around to find something to eat. On the way back to the ferry, we saw this monument known as a Cenotaph to those who died in the world wars. Many people were picnicking around the parks on such a beautiful day.
And where else but in Hong Kong will you have street performers with all kinds of music and show stoppers like Captain America?
The ferris wheel.
At the mid point of the afternoon, all was tired. After saying goodbye to them I walked to the train station as it was only a short distance. It was beautiful walking along the water and I snapped this panoramic shot.
Even going to many of the same places I managed to see things I had not seen before. It was a great way to spend a weekend after a somewhat stressful week. It was also great to talk to those two as I have not seen them for a couple years. Will miss them and now to catch up with them on a different continent!