Today I wanted to find something to do to take my mind off it being Sam's birthday and not being able to see him so I decided to make a real day of it and set off for Peng Chau Island.Peng Chau is a small island off the coast of Lantau Island. And tiny in comparison. The ferry options are much less than Lantau or Lamma and as a result it is that little bit more cut off. The island was more developed than i imagined as there has been a lot of renovation over the past few years, and there is a fair bit of development taking place with regard to new housing.
I Climbed "Finger Hill"...all 2000 or so steps of it but was rewarded with huge views all the way to Hong Kong Island itself, I could even see the buildings in Aberdeen. And that's a long way!!.
I had an encounter with an eagle with at least an eight foot wingspan, but had the wide angle lens on so couldn't get a very close shot of it. It did startle me though as i took the lens away from my eye to realise it was only 20 feet or so away, swooping above my head. There were huge butterflies everywhere, Screeching!!. I also got a macro of a hairy catterpillar on a rail and thought i was going to be attacked by a very able and very protective looking dog out for a walk with his 70plus female owner!!. And to top it off i got my trainers completely caked in mud as there was a shot i just had to have in the bay which involved trudging in the mud flats!!.
Trainers came into the shower with me when i got back!!....Rewarding day though, And a pleasureable place to spend it.
Better than being gloomy anyway :)
Pics Here
We looked at pictures first, and saw eagle and the 39 steps? then we found update for Peng Chau.M say's aren't you nervous going around that lot on your own? M & D
ReplyDeleteNo, safe as milk here!!, it's not like the UK :)
ReplyDeletepeople would probably nick whatever they can......but they wouldn't want to have to confront you to do it!!!!
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