Exploring South East Asia Like A Rock Star
Jul 3rd, 2012, 04:04 PM
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DMB, actually that's your email address you left above but I forgive you knowing you've been on the road for a while on uncle's dime.......have been following your blog as of late located which is located here:
http://www.dmbtraveler195.blogspot.com/
that is how I knew about how many countries you wanted to travel to.......nothing like a massage in SEA.
Aloha!
http://www.dmbtraveler195.blogspot.com/
that is how I knew about how many countries you wanted to travel to.......nothing like a massage in SEA.
Aloha!
Jul 4th, 2012, 10:48 AM
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Femi and Don Topaz,
Thanks
rhkkmk,
Sampan ride was included in my "Big Red Bus Tour". Considering "rkkwan" suggestion of HK$50 per person along with all the other add ons, I still HK$300 was not a bad deal.
Thanks
rhkkmk,
Sampan ride was included in my "Big Red Bus Tour". Considering "rkkwan" suggestion of HK$50 per person along with all the other add ons, I still HK$300 was not a bad deal.
Jul 6th, 2012, 02:20 AM
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China, Hong Kong After Dark
After spending a fine evening of standing around the elegant lobby of the historic Peninsula Hotel, I am unable to find my car keys. Checking with the concierge, he assures me he will do his best to try and locate them. He also promises to keep an eye on my Rolls Royce while I am off to see Hong Kong after dark.
With my primary means of transportation gone, I have no choice but to hop back on that darn “Big Red Bus” if I want to have an efficient night time tour of Hong Kong. I just better not return to The Peninsula and find that someone has put a dent or scratch on my “Baby”. Or worst yet, have taken it out for a spin.
As night falls over Hong Kong, the darkness is soon complimented by various sharp and bright colors of neon lights. Buildings that shined during the day from the beating sun now emit their own rays of light and sparkle under the night sky.
Off in the distance, an almost eyesore hangs over the city. A DHL balloon that for a fee can give you a bird's eye view of “Fragrant Harbor”. This reminds me, I should send dear uncle a package and thank you card for his generosity in allowing me to tour South East Asia, almost like a “Rock Star”.
Sweet musical notes along with the soothing sound of a colorful waterfall and before long I find myself walking among the stars. I see one of my childhood idol, Bruce and then I am amazed at a small pair of hands. For split second I think, I just might be able to take Jackie on.
I come back down to earth as I look across Victoria Harbor towards Hong Kong Island. One of the best free light shows you will ever see is happening right before my eyes as numerous building across the harbor display there luminescent talents.
Even without the comfort of my corn feed leather seats and imported maple-oak plywood dashboard, this is a sight definitely worth seeing.
Video:http://youtu.be/t6VYZrjdJSg
After spending a fine evening of standing around the elegant lobby of the historic Peninsula Hotel, I am unable to find my car keys. Checking with the concierge, he assures me he will do his best to try and locate them. He also promises to keep an eye on my Rolls Royce while I am off to see Hong Kong after dark.
With my primary means of transportation gone, I have no choice but to hop back on that darn “Big Red Bus” if I want to have an efficient night time tour of Hong Kong. I just better not return to The Peninsula and find that someone has put a dent or scratch on my “Baby”. Or worst yet, have taken it out for a spin.
As night falls over Hong Kong, the darkness is soon complimented by various sharp and bright colors of neon lights. Buildings that shined during the day from the beating sun now emit their own rays of light and sparkle under the night sky.
Off in the distance, an almost eyesore hangs over the city. A DHL balloon that for a fee can give you a bird's eye view of “Fragrant Harbor”. This reminds me, I should send dear uncle a package and thank you card for his generosity in allowing me to tour South East Asia, almost like a “Rock Star”.
Sweet musical notes along with the soothing sound of a colorful waterfall and before long I find myself walking among the stars. I see one of my childhood idol, Bruce and then I am amazed at a small pair of hands. For split second I think, I just might be able to take Jackie on.
I come back down to earth as I look across Victoria Harbor towards Hong Kong Island. One of the best free light shows you will ever see is happening right before my eyes as numerous building across the harbor display there luminescent talents.
Even without the comfort of my corn feed leather seats and imported maple-oak plywood dashboard, this is a sight definitely worth seeing.
Video:http://youtu.be/t6VYZrjdJSg
Jul 6th, 2012, 05:19 AM
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If there's a better cityscape than the harbour from the Promenade, I haven't seen it. (And when your other uncle kicks the bucket, DMB, try to arrange for World Tour II to be in December. They double down on the lights then, with animated Santa Clauses and other hoopla on several of the buildings. This is one lily that doesn't suffer from being gilded.)
Jul 6th, 2012, 06:03 AM
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simpsonc510,
You know I will
Taking the long way home.... Now headed to DXB
Done with SE Asia but of course lots of stories to tell. Physically I am in BKK but still in HK for posting
You know I will
Taking the long way home.... Now headed to DXB
Done with SE Asia but of course lots of stories to tell. Physically I am in BKK but still in HK for posting
Jul 6th, 2012, 06:10 AM
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I was in HK during the Christmas lights display and Don is right. It is an over the top, unbelieve animated light display. When we were there it was going to run for a month, from early Dec. to early Jan.
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China, Tai Chi Hong Kong
My third day in Hong Kong begins almost the same as the second day except it begins earlier and without rain. At a 7-11, I grab a breakfast roll and a kiwi tea then walk to board the No.2 bus. Again, I am headed to Hong Kong Cultural Center.
I am late and hope “Mr. Miaggie” does not notice me as I slide into the back of the class that has already began. I follow with calmness “Grasping A Birds Tail”, “Brush Knee” and other Tai Chi styles as we are provided impressive graceful demonstrations. This is all part of a free Tai Chi lesson given several days of the week at 8am.
With a relaxed demeanor, I walk around the grounds of the Cultural Center with an enlighten view of things I had previously seen the day before. I now notice the unique curved architecture of Center's building. The famed Tower Clock takes on a new slant as it reflects in a President Lincoln type Memorial Pool.
Another crossing of Victoria Harbor, still free as a part of my 24Hr “Big Red Bus” ticket and I join others walking the streets of Hong Kong Island. Most of them I assume are headed to work. My destination, Man Mo Temple.
Among the towering buildings I feel like I am in New York City minus a few thousand people on the streets. Past the famous Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West, I watch as merchants set up shop for the day while I continue on to Hong Kong's first street, Hollywood Road.
A stop at a fruit vendor and I am served a freshly cut guava in a cup along with a sugar free green tea after spying all of his other fresh goods.
Man Mo Temple with it's continuing rings of burning incense is soothingly spectacular to visit. This is where Hong Kong's first free public education school was started. Today, it serves as a memorial to Hong Kong's past and is also an active place of worship.
Down Hollywood Road, I make a left turn head towards Queen Street. Looking in both directions I am reminded of San Francisco without the trolley cars and the call of “Rice A Roni”. From an hour ago, the activities in the streets have picked up significantly. The city is coming alive.
At one corner, I am stuck with fascination as I watch a fresh fish market in operation. One of the workers is in a non stop fluid motion as he meets customer's demands in between preparing and putting fresh pieces of fish on display. Old fashioned tools of the trade are used like a simple scale using a string and a determined ball weight. You would have to catch your own fish to get it any fresher than this.
In less than five hours I will leave Hong Kong headed south, my destination confirmed by Mr. Maggie a few hours ago. However, before I leave The Peninsula, I will take one last drive in my Rolls Royce to celebrate having made the connection between Thailand and China.
“Raising Hand & Stepping Up”, I discover it's Tai Chi. Bangkok, here I come.
Video:http://youtu.be/gMhVEb_8VgQ
My third day in Hong Kong begins almost the same as the second day except it begins earlier and without rain. At a 7-11, I grab a breakfast roll and a kiwi tea then walk to board the No.2 bus. Again, I am headed to Hong Kong Cultural Center.
I am late and hope “Mr. Miaggie” does not notice me as I slide into the back of the class that has already began. I follow with calmness “Grasping A Birds Tail”, “Brush Knee” and other Tai Chi styles as we are provided impressive graceful demonstrations. This is all part of a free Tai Chi lesson given several days of the week at 8am.
With a relaxed demeanor, I walk around the grounds of the Cultural Center with an enlighten view of things I had previously seen the day before. I now notice the unique curved architecture of Center's building. The famed Tower Clock takes on a new slant as it reflects in a President Lincoln type Memorial Pool.
Another crossing of Victoria Harbor, still free as a part of my 24Hr “Big Red Bus” ticket and I join others walking the streets of Hong Kong Island. Most of them I assume are headed to work. My destination, Man Mo Temple.
Among the towering buildings I feel like I am in New York City minus a few thousand people on the streets. Past the famous Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West, I watch as merchants set up shop for the day while I continue on to Hong Kong's first street, Hollywood Road.
A stop at a fruit vendor and I am served a freshly cut guava in a cup along with a sugar free green tea after spying all of his other fresh goods.
Man Mo Temple with it's continuing rings of burning incense is soothingly spectacular to visit. This is where Hong Kong's first free public education school was started. Today, it serves as a memorial to Hong Kong's past and is also an active place of worship.
Down Hollywood Road, I make a left turn head towards Queen Street. Looking in both directions I am reminded of San Francisco without the trolley cars and the call of “Rice A Roni”. From an hour ago, the activities in the streets have picked up significantly. The city is coming alive.
At one corner, I am stuck with fascination as I watch a fresh fish market in operation. One of the workers is in a non stop fluid motion as he meets customer's demands in between preparing and putting fresh pieces of fish on display. Old fashioned tools of the trade are used like a simple scale using a string and a determined ball weight. You would have to catch your own fish to get it any fresher than this.
In less than five hours I will leave Hong Kong headed south, my destination confirmed by Mr. Maggie a few hours ago. However, before I leave The Peninsula, I will take one last drive in my Rolls Royce to celebrate having made the connection between Thailand and China.
“Raising Hand & Stepping Up”, I discover it's Tai Chi. Bangkok, here I come.
Video:http://youtu.be/gMhVEb_8VgQ
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