As I floated across the harbour on the first ferry, it would seem mother nature had other plans as it was looking quite drab and dreary. Hoping for different conditions on top of the mountain, I decided to continue on, umbrella in hand.
The bus ride to the top was a little frightening as the driver insisted on taking the winding road, which was under construction, at very high speeds. I was actually feeling ill on the way up and I rarely suffer from motion sickness. I closed my eyes to ease some tension, but my imagination was running wild by this point. All I could envision was the bus skidding off the road into the depths of the ravine towards the rocky landscape below, exploding on...
Finally, the bus slowed. I was in Ngong Ping village and soon forgot about my fiery end.
With Buddha in sight, I began my climb up the steep staircase. I was looking up at the most beautiful statue I had ever seen, feeling very small and humbled.
A beautiful memento and a means to cool off. Loving this fan!
It was time to leave and I couldn't help but feel a little sad. Walking down the stairs, I looked back every few feet, taking in the many last looks. Here was one of them.
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Later that day, after I had picked up my visa, I found myself reliving the moments on my camera at a restaurant I did not imagine I would be eating at in Hong Kong.
Of all the culinary goodness to choose from I found myself at McDonald's. They were advertising the McCurry sandwich and I was intrigued. It was kinda tasty but I couldn't help feeling guilty eating beef after such an inspiring morning with Buddha.
Not feeling guilty enough, I followed dinner with drinks in Lan Kwai Fong, a popular bar district in Central, HK.
Canadian on tap and hockey on the tube, I enjoyed a game and a few pints with some pretty rad expats.
GO LEAFS GO!
** It has come to my attention that since writing this the Leafs lost in game seven against Boston :( Better luck next year.
That said, I feel Boston could use the win. Don't you?**
In Disbe-leaf
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