Tag Archives: Hong Kong

The ups and downs of flying

Posted on May 1, 2015 by janh1

As you’ll know if you’ve read any of my previous stuff,  I love air travel. I won’t drivel on Wordworth stylee about the smell of the fuel, Concorde, memories of my dad, the exciting first glimpse of your actual aircraft, … Continue reading →

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Selfie? You can stick it.

Posted on April 29, 2015 by janh1

We just haven’t got enough photographs of ourselves, have we? You may have albums full of yourself with the family, the dogs, the cats, birthday dinners, Christmas around the Trivial Pursuit board (just kidding ok, no-one, ever took that picture) … Continue reading →

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2012 in pictures

Posted on February 6, 2013 by janh1

Well I thought about writing a blog reviewing 2012 and then I thought, but hang on uno momento, if a picture is worth 1,000 words, why not just plunder the photo albums?  So I did. These are mostly Wales, Gloucestershire, … Continue reading →

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Snapshot of Hong Kong

Posted on April 7, 2012 by janh1

I suppose it was when we’d nipped out for a break from watching the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament and two guys strolled past dressed as bananas, that it struck me that I’m warming to Hong Kong. I was with … Continue reading →

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Porky dumplings and a sea view

Posted on November 15, 2011 by janh1

“Here’s a nice old people’s home for you!” son #2 said laughing and indicating a square, whitewashed building next to a childrens’ playground overlooking the harbour of Cheung Chau island. “Suits me. It’s got a sea view. Go ahead and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Wonder

Posted on November 13, 2011 by janh1

A wondrous sight; a pink dolphin.  Pretty special to see any kind of dolphin but the My Little Pink Cetacean?  Quite jolly exciting. I’d been told about this out-of-the-way fishing village on Lantau, the island close to Hong Kong island. … Continue reading →

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