Saturday Photo Hunt - Rocks

Rocks from our recent trip to Taiwan:





Join the Photo Hunt with tnchick

Saturday Photo Hunt - garbage

As beautiful and clean the streets of Hong Kong were - some of the waterways had a bit of 'garbage' along the edges:



Join the Photo Hunt with tnchick.


Happy weekend.

More from Hong Kong

More photos from Hong Kong:

Up on Victoria Peak - a great spot with a great view:


Ballerina and Paul at Ocean Terminal:


Buildings:


Beautiful Kowloon Park:

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a largely self-governing territory of the People's Republic of China, facing Guangdong to the north and the South China Sea to the east, west and south. Hong Kong is a global metropolitan and international financial centre, and has a highly developed capitalist economy.

Beginning as a trading port, Hong Kong became a crown colony of the United Kingdom in 1842, reclassified as a British dependent territory in 1983, and remained so until the transfer of its sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. Under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of autonomy in all areas with the exception of foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the PRC Government. As part of this arrangement, Hong Kong continues to maintain its own currency, legal system, political system, immigration control, rule of the road and other aspects that concern its way of life, many of which are distinct from those of mainland China.

Renowned for its expansive skyline and natural setting, its identity as a cosmopolitan centre where the East meets the West is reflected in its cuisine, cinema, music and traditions. The city's population is 95% Chinese and 5% people of other ethnicities. With a population of 7 million people but land area of 1,108 km2 (428 sq mi), Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.

Views from our Hotel room



There is plenty of building happening in Hong Kong - note the bamboo scaffolding - knocking down older, smaller buildings for more modern taller ones


More photos later - we really loved Hong Kong and plan to go back!!

Evian Roller Babies US

This is so cute!!

Back from holidays

Well our Cruise is over for another year. We spent a wonderful 15 nights aboard the Costa Classica sailing to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and China. We had a great time and over the coming days I will post pictures of our holiday - but here is a sneek peek!!

Paul and myself in Kowloon Park, Hong Kong:



Ballerina and Paul in Cheju, South Korea:



Cheju, South Korea:

Family time

We were lucky enough to have family visit us last week to celebrate my Aunts 60th birthday:

Mum, Dad, Paul and me


Mum, Skaterboy, Ballerina and Dad


Dad, Skaterboy and Mum


We had a great week, went too quick though - we love them heaps.

365 reasons to be grateful - day 51

that I work with people who like to have fun!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 50

for my fruit and veg deliveries!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 49

for friends who give me flowers!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 48

for our little dog Tommy!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 47

the Global Corporate Challenge has commenced!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 46

for my two favourite men!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 45

when Paul comes home!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 44

for fresh corn on the cob!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 43

for candles to light a gloomy night!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 42

for jewellery, not much, but plenty of sentimental value!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 41

for cask wine, it's cheaper, lasts longer, but tastes as good as bottled wine!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 40

To see these doors after a few days away from home!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 39

for girl time - we all need it!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 38

to be able to visit new places - Newcastle Beach!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 37

for fresh fruit, the next day after Baskin and Robins!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 36

for Baskin and Robins!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 35

To spend Mothers Day with my daughter and a nice Japanese green tea!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 34

For my bed, a comfy place to rest and relax!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 33

For grateful people, thanks Abby I will miss your smiling face, but we will keep in touch!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 32

For pain killers, for all those shocking headaches we get once in a while!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 31

For our passionfruit vine, fresh passionfruit - yum!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 30

That you are at home for your birthday - happy birthday Paul, we love you.

365 reasons to be grateful - day 29

For new friends, with old traditions!!

Bak Chang - beautiful!!

Thanks Sally and Alex for sharing your friends and your traditions, we had a wonderful (and yummy) afternoon.

Zongzi (also known as rice dumpling) is traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival (Mandarin: Duanwu; Cantonese: Tuen Ng) which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar (approximately early- to mid-June), commemorating the death of Qu Yuan, a famous Chinese poet from the kingdom of Chu who lived during the Warring States period. Known for his patriotism, Qu Yuan tried unsuccessfully to warn his king and countrymen against the expansionism of their Qin neighbors. When the Qin Dynasty general Bai Qi took Yingdu, the Chu capital, in 278 BC, Qu Yuan's grief was so intense that he drowned himself in the Miluo river after penning the Lament for Ying. According to legend, packets of rice were thrown into the river to prevent fish from eating the poet's body.[1] Another version states that zongzi were given to placate a dragon that lived in the river.

365 reasons to be grateful - day 28

That I get to share Sunday Yum Cha with these 2 lovely girls!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 27

That I can read whatever I want to!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 26

For upcoming holidays!!!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 25

That I can celebrate my colleagues birthday!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 24

For clean, fresh, red wine straight from the bottle!

365 reasons to be grateful - day 23

For clean, straight from the tap running water.

365 reasons to be grateful - day 22

A blanket for warmth as the cooler nights roll in!