A Great Hike

My Dear Great Ones,

Celia and I celebrated the last day of the year by going on a great hike from the top of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's tallest mountain at 957 meters, down Lead Man Pass and back to our home.  It was unfortunate that it was not clearer, the smog hung heavy over Hong Kong that day, but still was a great hike and workout.

Half way up Tai Mo Shan is a spot with great views of Shenzhen and Yeun Long.

The top of Tai Mo Shan.

The narrow road to the top is car free with only hikers and bikers going up or down.

A view going up.

Celia took it all in with her latest I phone.

At the top of Tai Mo Shan are communication towers.

The road is windy but has wonderful views.  

View of Fanling, which is on the border of China.

Another view of Yuen Long.

Wildlife.  Hong Kong at one time had lots of farms, now defunct.  The cows were let go and now generations later their decendants wander the hills and jungles of Hong Kong.

Another great view of the trail going down Leadmine Pass.

This part of the trail was nicely paved.

A view into the Pass.  Hard to believe it's Hong Kong.

The rocks along this part of the trail were great.

A view of Shing Min Reservoir in the distance.  We live near there.

Scary trees and rocks make for a  sombre atmosphere.

Shing Min Reservoir in the background.

Another view of Shing Mun Reservoir.

Have a great week.
LOVE ADIOS AND PING ON
Dirk