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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:35 am Post subject: |
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13 years ago today, a great artist decided to end his life.
Since I`ve never been this early in HK before, I had to go to that place and see for myself. Honestly, I had a lump on my throat when approaching The Mandarin Oriental. I could see people standing there, lay flowers on the ground, praying, crying, ... see for yourself.
Many people
I like this one, he looks so peaceful and satisfied.
What also was amazing was the smell of all those flowers.
Later I`ve got my hands on something special.
You can see, visibility is not good these days. I`m not complaining, don`t get me wrong! Today was the first day I could wear short sleeves, ecxept when I went running. It`s cool here at the moment.
And you already know that I like him very much. This one`s a beauty, isn`t he?
And today`s dinner. Braised noodles with pork, veggies and chilli oil at Five Dragon Restaurant again.
_________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:43 am Post subject: |
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Also wanted to buy a ticket for the additional screening of 'ten years'. All 5 additional screenings are sold out. Seems I have to wait for the DVD release. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 6:36 am Post subject: |
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A tough young woman you are, Heike ! Walking 14 km ! What you call a "rest" ... would kill me ! :l:
No joke ....I admire ! ....and hope you had a delicious meal afterwards
Just noticed your next postings
Thanks for sharing the impressive pics of the sad place of Leslie's last tragical decision. (13 years already ...and unforgettable)
Did you still manage to get the announced books ( 25 years Jettone).....and latest WKW Compilation ? Oh....I wish I were there |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing those beautiful and sad pix at the Mandarin Oriental with us. I guess this has become a HK phenomenon evry year around April 1st, since 2003. It must be ultra moving when one is there in person.
So glad to see you got your hands on some CDs, mine is coming via Yesasia, but who knows when they will arrive. At the mean time, I could just look at your pic and play the old version on my computer . BTW, I like the unusual cover of AoT, haha. I love Yesasia, except they don't carry the book for Jet Tone 25 .
Thanks for everything else . Love to see you having a good day everyday . |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:23 am Post subject: |
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I`m glad you like my pix, though the background is a sad one.
As for today, I joined a hiking meetup.
We went along the Kap Lung ancient trail.
Mountain bikers come down here, can you believe it?
It was very misty, so not really good pix.
As far as I know, if you smoke them, you blow your brains out - for good.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brugmansia
A loop around Ho Pui reservoir
Nice and quiet place, even on a saturday.
And tonight`s dinner. Chicken, black pepper, peppers, rice. Five Dragon Restaurant.
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Many thanks for today's excursion to Hongkong's beautiful
surrounding and amazing nature .... and the wonderful view as a special gift !
Guess it is very impressive to see the blooming trees....and big "Angel's trumpets" growing inmidst tropical woods in nature. ( Here we see cultivated in many private gardens - in summer only )
Your dinner-pic inspired me for changing my tomorrow's cooking plans ...haha
Have a good night in HK, Heike |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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It's so nice to see pix of the ancient and remote trails, franked with beautiful flowers - showing the quiet side of HK . And, many thanks of some education on "angel's trumpets". I guess the plant is safer now, as it hasn't gone seed yet. Still, one probably wouldn't want to touch any part of the plant. On the other hand, hope you wouldn't have any encounters of the poisonous snakes.
Be careful in the wild, and enjoy the beauty . |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:24 am Post subject: |
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I`m glad you like the pix. Hongkong`s wildlife is really amazing, beautiful and always exciting.
Not much from today. I went for a run in the morning. Since there was no sunshine, I went from Sun Yat Sen park along the harbour front to the Tamar building, back and forth till I had 8.5k, which is not bad in my opinion with sore muscles as a result of yesterdays hike.
Sun Yat Sen statue
I hope I didn`t write any word salad cos it`s already very late.
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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It looks to me the Sun Yat Sen Park is so nicely situated, to rest after a day of hyper-activity, or to get a fresh start for a day . Nice pix as always... thanks .
Hope you had a good rested night. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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No word salad at all, Heike ....but beautiful city impressions again
Hope your body will recover well over night.....to feel fit for your next exciting explorations |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the no-word-salad confirmation, Helga!
Sun Yat Sen park is nice, Yitian and perfectly located, right across the place where I live. All day long you can watch people doing all kinds of Tai Chi, running or doing other work outs, or just relaxing.
And thanks you two, I had a well rested night, slept till 9.30am.
Today I did Hong Kong Trail stage 1. Which starts at The Peak and ends at the University Hall area. Never have done stage 1 and since it`s a short hike because I had a movie date in the evening, this hike seems just right.
But first I crossed the harbour to get something for a friend.
Weather was good today, it got warm - just as I like it.
Along the trail.
Nice blossoms.
And close to Universitv Hall, why not stop by, right?
Later it got a bit wet.
Cloudy, but beautiful after all.
In the evening I joined Agnes and Tina to see 2046 together. Today is the last day of HKIFF.
Afterwards Agnes and I went for dinner.
And black sesame soup for dessert.
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Tin-Yau wrote: | ...Today I did Hong Kong Trail stage 1. Which starts at The Peak and ends at the University Hall area. Never have done stage 1 and since it`s a short hike because I had a movie date in the evening, this hike seems just right.
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In the evening I joined Agnes and Tina to see 2046 together. Today is the last day of HKIFF.... |
It seems you had a very busy and fruitful day: doing Hong Kong Trail stage 1, alone passing some beautiful spots . The pic of HK University always reminds first of the movie "Dr. Mack", I am so glad that a Blu-Ray disc was released recently .
Time flies, the HKIFF has ended on a high note with "2046". It was 2013 when I saw it on big screen last time, it feels like yesterday when I recall those very happy days .
Tin-Yau wrote: | ...But first I crossed the harbour to get something for a friend. .... |
Already being busy, you kind soul did something extra. Highly appreciated .
Hope coming days will be even better for you to enjoy more . |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Great pics again !
A wonderful and exciting day it obviouslly was. "Hongkong's best !.
From sportive morning run with breahtaking view from The Peak ....to watching one of the best HK movies ever (in my view) on big screen - and in dearest company .......ending the day together with HK's delicious food. Wow ! .....Will be
hard to top ! haha
BTW : This cloudy harbour-pic I like very much ...great amosphere !
Many Thanks !.....and enjoy further on |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:02 am Post subject: |
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yitian wrote: | ... The pic of HK University always reminds first of the movie "Dr. Mack", I am so glad that a Blu-Ray disc was released recently .
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Same here. A good reason to go back.
Helga, that "view from The Peak" pic was not taken during a run but already from HK Trail Stage 1, beyond The Loop.
As for today. A 10k training run in the morning.
And a nice breakfast afterwards.
And then I wanted to do Sir Cecil`s Ride. I started at Wong Nai Chung Gap and finished at Quarry Bay. 3 hours of a nice walk for ~10k.
They look amazing, don`t they.
The quarry
Towards Kowloon, you can see I had no luck with the visibility today but then it got not so hot.
I just couldn`t resist.
At almost the end of the path, I enjoyed listening to the singing of several indian cuckoo for at least 5 minutes. This bird singing sometimes sounds like "hello". It was so beautiful. A pity I cannot upload mp3 here, or can I?
And busy ants, red ones, getting something up a tree! Suddenly I have to scratch my head.
And last but not least dinner. Braised noodles, veggies and oyster sauce. Yummy
My heart rate monitor says I`ve walked 30k today and burned 2600kcal. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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sparkles_n15
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 276 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Nice pics!! Looks like you are enjoying your trip. |
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