Cycling Days

As part of my goal to get back to doing the things I’ve loved, I’ve been joining up with some fellow cyclists lately for rides on the weekend. So far all the paths I’ve taken have ended in Tai Mei Tuk, though I’m hoping purchasing my own bike soon will leave me with more options for riding. Nevertheless, the Tai Wai (or Tai Shui Hang) to Tai Mei Tuk path is a fun one, even after several rides through and is especially beautiful during night bike rides. And riding through the Plover Cove Reservoir at the end always leaves me impressed by its shear gigantic size. Here are some pics from some recent bike rides over the past few weeks. Riding this path is easily one of the top things that I love about Hong Kong.

 

Weekend Wanderings

 

My younger brother had likewise been living abroad these past few months and had decided to visit me in Hong Kong this week before his return  to Los Angeles. Though I’ve been getting lazy with taking photos of Hong Kong life, his visit prompted me to show him around some awesomely scenic places, including Lantau Island, where we went to Tai O Village and the Big Buddha. Though I had visited previously visited Tai O during the late winter and the Big Buddha in spring, it was still cool to see these places again. This time around I hiked a small ways beyond the Buddha on a trail that goes to an area called Wisdom Path. It was pretty much a pathway upon a hill with large pillars everywhere. Some of them can be seen in the final two photos below. And yes – there was a cow!!!

There were many other hiking trails that area too, some of which that lead to some pretty epic scenery sights of the gigantic hills of Lantau. I plan on returning for an all day hike once the weather cools.

 

 

Other things I showed my brother while he was in town that I did not capture on camera included bicycle riding in Cheung Chau, hiking in Lamma Island, going to the movies twice at the Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei to watch To Rome With Love and Moonrise Kingdom (review coming up), and hanging out at a hardcore band night at Hidden Agenda. It was a week well done.