Tag Archives: Stanley
2012 in pictures
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
Posted in Art, Cats, Coast, Countryside, Current Affairs, Cycling, Dogs, Food, Just flowers, Seaside, Uncategorized, Watery things
Tagged champagne, Gloucestershire, Haut Villiers, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sevens, Reims, Senso-ji, Stanley, Tokyo, Veuve Cliquot, Worm's Head
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Snapshot of Hong Kong
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
Posted in Coast, Countryside, Current Affairs, Cycling, Food, Music, Seaside, Watery things
Tagged Central, City Hall, dim sum, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Mid-Levels, Peak Tram, rugby, Shek O, Stanley, The Dragon's Back, The Sevens
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Porky dumplings and a sea view
“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
Posted in Coast, Countryside, Cycling, Seaside, Uncategorized, Watery things
Tagged Aberdeen, bun festival!, cha siu, Cheung Chau, Cycling, dumplings, fishing, Hong Kong, Stanley, Tung Wan
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