The familiar streets of Hong Kong Island - they lure me back every few years. This is my first visit at this time of year - between Christmas and the Western New Year. I love the cooler weather conditions. And despite Hong Kong being fundamentally Chinese they seem to indulge in the Western passion for the festive season. Christmas Carols are … [Read more...]
Hong Kong – Happy New Year
"You know I love Hong Kong because it’s just such an unusual place, all those people crammed together. It’s really gung ho capitalism but the Chinese love it. It’s strange, there seems to be so much passion and yet it’s all money, money, money." Michael Hutchence, one time lead singer of Australian Rock Band INXS (*1) I follow an elderly grey … [Read more...]