adventures in china

It’s easy to think of Hong Kong as just a giant city, but in fact nearly 70% of the land is undeveloped.

Saturday, Isabella took me to the highest point on Hong Kong Island, The Peak. It’s a huge tourist attraction, but still a nice walk along a concrete path around the top of a mountain. Dotting the steep forested slopes are giant mansions and exorbitant apartment complexes for the wealthy who work below in the city.

Sunday, Uncle Joe took us to Shing Mun Country Park. Little Isabella went there with him 18 years ago and had her lunch stolen by the monkeys. When Uncle Joe went to rescue her, his backpack was taken. Many monkeys were seen on our 4 hour hike around the reservoir. We guarded our belongings.

Today we’re off to travel China. Places to visit/spend time in may include Shenzhen, Guilin, Yangshou, Guipin, Longsheng, Chengdu, and Leshan.