Bride's Pool

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

Bride's Pool is a must see in Hong Kong.  It took me 11 years, Celia 30 years to see this must see thing, but we were happy to finally do so.  Here is what others say about Bride's Pool:

Bride's Pool (Chinese: 新娘潭) is a stream pool with several waterfalls in northeastern New Territories, Hong Kong near Tai Mei Tuk. Mirror Pool is also located nearby.^[1]

Legend has it that a bride was being carried in a sedan by four porters on her way to meet her groom in stormy weather. As they passed the pool, one of the porters slipped and the bride fell into the pool and drowned. Therefore, the pool was named Bride's Pool in memory of the bride.^[2

Waterfall with tragic Bride's Pool below.  

Having a gander.

Celia nearby as well.

On a rock nearby.

On the trail going back.

Some nice scenery nearby.

Views going to and from Bride's Pool.

Tai Ma Tuc with Ma on Shan in the background.

Intrepid hikers.

Interesting steps.
 

Bride's Pool.  A very interesting hike and place.

Have a great week.

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk

Cheung Chau

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

Normally during Chinese New Year holidays we would be skiing in Japan, but sadly covid killed that off.  So we decided to explore Cheung Chau island for a few days and were happy to so. Some info from google: 

 

Cheung Chau is an island 10 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong Island. Cheung Chau Island has long been one of Hong Kong's most popular island retreats. The Cheung Chau Island meaning Long Island in Chinese, is an Island that is about 10 km. It is also nicknamed the dumbbell island owing to its unique dumbbell shape. It is one of the oldest inhabited places in the erstwhile British territory of Hong Kong and has a population of 22,740 inhabitants as of the 2011 census.

A trip to the Island village should be strongly considered if you want to have a peek into a typical Hong Kong Chinese fishing community. The community has now grown into a popular tourist spot but with limited modern conveniences. Usually good for a day-long trip, it is recommended if you like a ferry ride through the serene waters to reach the Island, wants to spend time swimming or relaxing on the beach. Or If you want to discover the local fishing village life and want to indulge in some mouth-watering seafood fare in traditional style. 

Mango covered by light powdered sugar.

Social distancing is pretty well non-existant.

Typical street fare.

Cheung Chau has no cars so there is a thriving bike culture!  Excellent.

The village is charming with narrow road ways.

Some wide open plazas filled with restaurants and bike rental places.

The harbour is colorful.

Celia on a rental bike.

The alley and tight roads in the village are great.

In the background is Hong Kong island and Lamma.

Poor boat ....

There are interesting hikes on the island.

We slept in a teepee!  The poles were bamboo!

A Canadian organisation established a care facility for those less fortunate.  Very good.

A typical street scene.

Another colorful harbor shoot.

Sunset on Cheung Chau.

Cheung Chau is a great place!

Have a great week!

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk

 

A Day on Lantau

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

Lantau island is famous for the giant Buddha, the airport, and Disneyland.  It is sparsely populated, with lots of nature, mountains, and beaches!  Celia and I usually go to Japan over Chinese New Year for skiing, but alas covid has shut that down.  So instead we have to remain.  Thankfully the weather is summer like and we spent a lovely day at the beach on Lantau on our first day of CNY holidays.

Waiting for breakfast at the beach.

View of a beach.

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Walking on the beach.

Watching hockey on the beach.  Celia decided to watch something else on her devise.

A lovely pagoda.

I know it is a little chilly in Canada right now, but take heart, like covid it will end, and better days like Lantau will arrive.  Meanwhile in HK it will be hot, humid, and polluted.

Have a great week.

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk