Pok Fu Lam Fly Over

Well this is one of my most favoriote streets in the world. It is an odd, elevated strip that snakes through a very crowded cluster of apartment buildings in Pok Fu Lam, near the Western District. You cannot see any of the supports for the road which make it feel very eerie. You can practically reach out and touch the laundry hanging from the balconies! It is difficult to photograph, so these photos don't really do it justice...this collection is mostly just for me! :-)

Ling's Shop in Stanley

One of my all-time favorite people in Hong Kong is "Ling," she owns a shop in Stanley and sells lots of Chinese "kitsch." She loves the girls and comments on how much they change every time we go there. She is one of the kindest people I've ever met. We love to buy souvenirs from her store. Here we are together on one of the muggiest days EVER...both of us are sweaty!

Taxi Stand at Bel-Air on a clear day

Views from my office in Central Plaza, Wan Chai

View from the front window of my office in Central Plaza. The odd building is the convention center, and across the harbour is Kowloon Cultural Center.

View from my side office highlights Wan Chai and the round building is the Hopewell Center.

Green Hills in the Philippines

Green Hills is an amazing warehouse (must be as big as 3 Costcos) market in the Philippines which is jam-packed with stalls selling everything under the sun. Some examples include shoes, and the "copy" handbags abound. But the most amazing part to me is the PEARLS! A decent quality set of bracelet and necklace is $5 USD. I bought a south-sea pendant for myself, and many other sets for friends and family.

Greta Romero and Ella Sanchez from the PH, along with Imelda Fung fromg Hont Kong office. Notice the many rows of stalls of pearls!

Rainbow from Bel-Air

I was lucky to see an almost 360 degree rainbow once before in my life - from our balcony in Bel-Air. Then I was blessed to see another one this summer. Breathtaking.

Pretty Sunrise from Bel-Air Balcony

Beautiful sunrise over Lamma Island

May 2010 Hong Kong Disneyland

The Hong Kong Disneyland adventure begins with a very cool train that takes you from the main train lines (MTR) on Lantau Island on a short ride to the park itself. The windows are even shaped like Mickey.


Inside the train there are cool reminders of Disney characters all over.

Nice statue of Pluto.

The handle bars are even shaped like Mickey - - Christina is being a monkey on the train below.
The grand entrance...


Here's the rocket at the beginning of the "future world" section. It emits mist to keep the visitors cool.
The "Main Street" park entrance leads up to the castle. Main street USA is lined with shops, everything from basic souvenirs to very expensive Disney jewels, gold, and crystals.
Jessica and Christina on the Orbitron.
Jessie and Daddy driving! Oh how fast they grow up.
Even Christina can drive at Disney!
The carousel is always a favorite in our family.
These are the "Leaky Tikis." Also a nice place to cool off.
After the cool 3D show called "Phil har Magic", Christina got her face painted. It was quite ornate!
On the Safari side, we met elephants and other wild creatures on a boat ride down the river.


A rhino was after these fellows...

The Disneyland Parade came through in the afternoon.
A classic shot.


We also went to It's a Small World exhibit, a nice quiet gentle ride through the exhibit.






We also enjoyed the fireworks display, the Space Mountain ride (Christina and I rode that scary one twice!), an encounter with Stitch, and a super show from the Lion King musical. Too bad we weren't able to take photos on those, though...

All in all, a fun time.

May 2010 - International Day - Harbour School

Jessica and Christina dressed up as a Cowgirl and a Native American Indian for International Day at School. Here we are ready to zoom to the bus stop on our scooters.
Howdy y'all!
How!
We made Rice-Krispy Treats and Pigs-in-Blankets for our American food offering to the Interantional Feast! :-).