BigNance Posted November 16, 2017 #451 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Looks like a terrific experience! Your pics are great - we can enjoy that area of the world vicariously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 17, 2017 Author #452 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The last of my building photos - I was just amazed at how many buildings were here! Atlanta has a few, but nothing compared to Hong Kong. These photos were taken on the way to the Funicular that takes us up to Victoria Peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 18, 2017 Author #453 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We are about to ride the tram up to Victoria Peak. The crowds waiting to board are tremendous - both tourists and local people going to work. Apparently there is a theft problem as there are numerous signs warning about it - including the illuminated sign on the upper left warning us to keep an eye on our property. There are two cars on the tram and ride to the top took about 10 minutes, including stops to let people off. But the views from the top of Victoria Peak should be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 19, 2017 Author #454 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Looks like a terrific experience! Your pics are great - we can enjoy that area of the world vicariously! It really was a great experience and a great itinerary. Our CD told us that this was the longest SE Asian cruise itinerary that the cruise line has had. The one for next year will not visit as many ports - so we sort of lucked out.:D Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 21, 2017 Author #455 Share Posted November 21, 2017 As we got off the tram at the top of the hill we were greeted by (what else) a shopping center!:D It was called the Peak Galleria and the door to the left led into a Starbucks. A nice stop for what was a slightly chilly temperature on top of the mountain. However, the Gelato shop was a little slow on business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyJoneses Posted November 21, 2017 #456 Share Posted November 21, 2017 As we got off the tram at the top of the hill we were greeted by (what else) a shopping center!:D It was called the Peak Galleria and the door to the left led into a Starbucks. A nice stop for what was a slightly chilly temperature on top of the mountain. However, the Gelato shop was a little slow on business. The buildings are very different - no cookie cutter designs -and it looks like the ones on the top of the hill also have interesting architectural details. Enjoying the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 22, 2017 Author #457 Share Posted November 22, 2017 The buildings are very different - no cookie cutter designs -and it looks like the ones on the top of the hill also have interesting architectural details. Enjoying the photos. Funny you should mention cookie cutter - we saw building that we described as just that!:D One wonders just how many buildings can be erected in Hong Kong and how they can be so creative in keeping them from looking all the same. Glad you are enjoying the photos. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 24, 2017 Author #458 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Inside the mall - on this trip I have really been impressed with the sense of style and use of flowers in all the Asian countries we have visited on this trip. Here are examples of the whimsical decorations inside the mall. A look out the backside of the mall. I had thought Hong Kong was pretty well built up, but look at all the open space still available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty in Cozumel Posted November 24, 2017 #459 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Love your posts. The building with "holes" in them are built for feng shui. This way the good energy is not blocked by the building. My husband is from Hong Kong and I've been there 8x in the last 23 years. We are on this same cruise but in reverse (HK to Singapore) in January. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC1950 Posted November 24, 2017 #460 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yes, Sailor Jack, those buildings with holes ... I asked why so and was told that was so the dragons could fly through. But being an Aussie and a bit of a 'kidder' I just assumed they were pulling my leg. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 25, 2017 Author #461 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Love your posts. The building with "holes" in them are built for feng shui. This way the good energy is not blocked by the building. My husband is from Hong Kong and I've been there 8x in the last 23 years. We are on this same cruise but in reverse (HK to Singapore) in January. Can't wait. I would have never thought of that! Thanks for the info. Enjoy your cruise...you must be excited as it is just two months away - I envy your trip. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7leagueboots Posted November 25, 2017 #462 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Love your posts. The building with "holes" in them are built for feng shui. This way the good energy is not blocked by the building. My husband is from Hong Kong and I've been there 8x in the last 23 years. We are on this same cruise but in reverse (HK to Singapore) in January. Can't wait. I never would have thought of that. Now that you mention it, I think I remember seeing a building in Paris that had a "hole" in it. I wonder if it is the dame thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 26, 2017 Author #463 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I never would have thought of that. Now that you mention it, I think I remember seeing a building in Paris that had a "hole" in it. I wonder if it is the dame thing? You may be thinking of La Defense. I remember visiting it when I was in France. Is this it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 27, 2017 Author #464 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hong Kong from atop Victoria Peak. It was a little foggy that morning, so some of the shots are a little shrouded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7leagueboots Posted November 27, 2017 #465 Share Posted November 27, 2017 You may be thinking of La Defense. I remember visiting it when I was in France. Is this it? That's the one. If you don't mind I will save the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 28, 2017 Author #466 Share Posted November 28, 2017 That's the one. If you don't mind I will save the picture. No problem...it's not my photo - I downloaded it myself from another site.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted November 28, 2017 #467 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hong Kong from atop Victoria Peak. It was a little foggy that morning, so some of the shots are a little shrouded. Actually these foggy photos are really great....the mist adds a sort of mystical quality. Great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted November 29, 2017 #468 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I always love reading your reviews and stories, you make everything very interesting. :) Love the great photos, just so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 29, 2017 Author #469 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Actually these foggy photos are really great....the mist adds a sort of mystical quality. Great shots! I took a second look and can see where the photos could be seen from your perspective. Interesting. Thanks for your comment. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted November 29, 2017 #470 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I took a second look and can see where the photos could be seen from your perspective. Interesting. Thanks for your comment. Jack We were actually up on Victoria Peak a few years ago, on a China trip that ended in Hong Kong. It was a misty day just like you had, and when we got home I spent hours trying to minimize the mist as much as possible using photo editing software. But, looking at the results, and comparing with the original photos, I realized that the mist is an integral part of the fascinating scene. So I started again from scratch and just did some minor editing, and love the results. I think your shots are just great! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty in Cozumel Posted November 29, 2017 #471 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks Jack for all the posts and lovely pictures. Love the mist on Victoria Peak. Did you walk around Lugard Road to the lookout? https://www.google.com.mx/maps/place/Lugard+Rd+Lookout/@22.2745915,114.1448451,1172m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x3403ff89dfbeddb1:0x2e318b3c62d99338!2sVictoria+Peak!3b1!8m2!3d22.2758835!4d114.145532!3m4!1s0x34040077137a6ba3:0xd1e3fe700560fd9d!8m2!3d22.2781438!4d114.1467784?hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted November 30, 2017 Author #472 Share Posted November 30, 2017 We were actually up on Victoria Peak a few years ago, on a China trip that ended in Hong Kong. It was a misty day just like you had, and when we got home I spent hours trying to minimize the mist as much as possible using photo editing software. But, looking at the results, and comparing with the original photos, I realized that the mist is an integral part of the fascinating scene. So I started again from scratch and just did some minor editing, and love the results. I think your shots are just great! Sam I did the same thing...used software to try and cut through the mist but the results were poor at best. Thanks for your comments I am editing my last batch of photos and should have them up soon. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baatman Posted November 30, 2017 #473 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hong Kong from atop Victoria Peak. It was a little foggy that morning, so some of the shots are a little shrouded. But you seem to have had pretty good weather on the cruise so a little fog isn't all that bad. And, as others have said, the pictures still look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted December 1, 2017 Author #474 Share Posted December 1, 2017 While we took the tram up to the peak, our tour bus drove up to meet us. Our next stop was a small fishing village. Here we are coming down the mountain and getting our first look at what turned out to be a very well to do village. The harbor was surrounded by condos up on the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty in Cozumel Posted December 1, 2017 #475 Share Posted December 1, 2017 This well-to-do village looks like Stanley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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