On the surface Kat Hing Wai sounded really interesting (from the LP): This tiny village is 500 years old and was walled in some time during the early Ming dynasty (1368–1644). It contains just one main street, off which a host of dark and narrow alleyways lead. There are quite a few new buildings and retiled older ones in the village. A small temple stands at the end of the street. … Continue reading
Most people come to Hong Kong to shop, but not me :o) When I found out there was a hiking trail called the Dragon’s Back, being Welsh I just had to check it out. I was hoping to do the trek with Walk Hong Kong, however unfortunately they weren’t running the trip this weekend. I was a wee bit disappointed, so when, after some research I found it is a … Continue reading
On the road again and this time Hong Kong. My first adventure was yum cha with my new colleagues. We sat at one of those wonderful round tables where you can spin the food around. Once seated, I was asked what I wanted to drink, so being my boring self I replied “I’ll have water” . I was then informed than I can only have tea. Yum means drink and cha means … Continue reading
