This is a trip combining two of the driving forces in my life: nursing and travel, and it is a gift, indeed, when I can combine the two. I spent a week in Hong Kong 3 days of which I attended the International Council of Nurses International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network Conference. (I know, super-long name. Ah, well.) The rest of my short visit I spent taking a few tours and exploring this fascinating area. It’s China, but not quite China. It’s Southeast Asia, but with an Anglicized edge. Everyone speaks English. The food is grand. The high rises certainly looked like they could scrape the sky!
Hong Kong 2016 – Photo Headings
The Harbourview Hotel, Hong Kong
It was quite dark when I landed a few hours ago in Hong Kong. Fortunately, I slept a fair amount on the 14hr flight so I was clear-headed enough to navigate this new world. The MTR Hong Kong Express reminded me a lot of the Heathrow Express which, for a little more than 10 USD, … Read More
Victoria Peak Views, Hong Kong City Tour
Victoria Peak is the perfect vantage point from which to view Hong Kong’s impressive cityscape.
Aberdeen Fishing Village, Hong Kong
We boarded a sampan, a small, flat-bottomed floating vessel, to tour the floating village.
Returning from Sampan Tour of Aberdeen Fishing Village, Hong Kong
“Hello!” he said. “Welcome to Hong Kong!” And, he took my hand and helped me safely off the sampan…
View of Kowloon via Hong Kong Boardwalk
A walk yesterday afternoon on the boardwalk outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Calligrapher, Hong Kong
He spoke not with his mouth; his hands created the silent music.
A Catamaran Ride to Lantau Island from Hong Kong
And, just like that, in half an hour, we left behind the catamaran and the cosmopolitan Hong Kong and entered the tropical wonderland that is Lantau.
Hong Kong Musician with Er-hu
I caught a smile as he was transported by his own music.
Signs at Upper Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau Island
Take a look at the sign with the special flag warnings, including the one for shark sightings. That quickly got my attention!
Tai O Fishing Village, Lantau Island
There are obviously scant resources here but, just as obvious is the richness of life and I imagine that the residents would not choose to live anywhere else.
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