Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Hong Kong - Ocean Park Pandas




We didn't see any of these pandas actually move. The most they did was eat and it appeared that their food had been placed within reach so they wouldn't have to go far.

Hong Kong - Ocean Park












We came to Ocean Park for the Pandas, but we stayed for the sharks! We were just 3 minutes behind the 100 millionth guest that day and got to see the celebration.

Hong Kong - Cityscapes

February is a good time to visit Hong Kong. The weather was mild (mid-60's every day) and there weren't a lot of tourists. Unfortunately, it was a bit foggy most of the time...
























Hong Kong - Year of the Rabbit











We arrived in Hong Kong just as the celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit were finishing up. The rabbits, orange trees and chrysanthemums were being thrown away...

Hong Kong - Nan Lian Garden





The Nan Lian garden was inspiring. I can only imagine how much work it took to keep the trees pruned so precisely...

Hong Kong - Other Images


A beverage for every activity.

Michelle made "hot pot" for us!


Chinese "lemons."


Souvenir shop


Incense

Lucky bamboo

Hong Kong - Wetland Park





This Wetland Park was located across the road from an amazingly huge apartment building development. I can't even guess how many thousands of people lived in these very tall towers.

Hong Kong - Fish Market





This Fish Market is located just across from Mainland China. I'm not sure what the story behind the blue chair is...

Hong Kong - Dim Sum




Dim Sum in Kowloon. A poodle watches attentively as his owner eats her brunch...

Hong Kong - Country Parks and Trails








Hong Kong has an amazing amount of green surrounding it. It was a bit misty, so we couldn't quite see all of the great views, but the mist was cool in itself...