Thursday, June 12, 2025

To China, Hong Kong and back! Part VI: Shanghai to Hong Kong: Hong Kong Day 2:


Our last full day in Hong Kong.
 
 
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We finally found a moment to visit the roof top pool side. 
 
 
The foyer to the rooftop.



 
 
  
  



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The Grand room dining area in our hotel has some rather grand windows facing the boardwalk.

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Breakfast.

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Hanging out.
Enjoying our free time. 
 
 
 Fun with pillows and paper.
 
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On on our way to the cable car ride to Lantau Island.
 
 
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About to catch the cable car to Lantau island to see the Big Buddha.








More than one way to get across the island and up to the Buddha.
Below: a hiking path.
One can get to the Buddha from Hong Kong Island by cable car, bus, or bus and hike (if one is up for a full day hike.)
 
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The view below.




 The Buddha coming into view, in the distance.
 
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At the top of our ride.

We have reached the base below the giant Buddah, which you can see in distance.
 
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So many beautiful plants.
 

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Architecture and temple.


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At the base of the climb up to the Giant Buddah.
 
 Made it!


 
Tadpoles in the giant pots.

The view at the base of the Buddah.
And a visit to the touristy set of shops in the village below.
Starbucks. 
 
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Caught the cable car down with our whole Hong Kong crew. 

Down time and packing.
 
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Off on a side trip on the MTR.
Gotta love the MTR!
Navigating.
 
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On the MTR!
 
 
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At the mall.
 
Dinner with a local friend.
 
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Riding back on the MTR. 

 
Good Night.

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 Arrived at the airport in a timely manner. 
Hooray!


Enjoyed one more exclusive Hong Kong flavored Frappaccino: Coconut Bean Tofu Frappaccino!

A base of tofu-fa, topped with sweet Red Bean, finished on top with sweet coconut milk foam.  

Yum 

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The ride home.

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Awaiting pick up.
SLC-sweet-SLC! 







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