Lamma Island

Yung Shue Wan - Sok Kwu Wan

16th November 2013

2 Hours

Comments: I gentle walk with the wife. A popular and very busy route for families and children. 

Thanks to Susan for the use of some of her photos.

The ferry ride out  that took about 25 minutes 

Welcome to Lamma Island
It is the third largest island in Hong Kong

The village has a Mediterranean feel to it

Lamma provides an alternative to the hectic life in the city. Property and rents are cheap compared with those of central Hong Kong. There is a significant expatriate community here. It is also popular with artists and musicians.

Buildings higher than three storeys are prohibited and there are no cars

There is, however a massive coal fired power station on the Island

Sok Kwu Wan

Central pier, Hong Kong 

Tai Tam Reservoir

Parkview - Jardines Lookout - Mount Butler - Tai Tam Reservoir - Parkview

13th November 2013

3 Hours

Comments: Working on building up some strength in my knee, I have been up and down Violet hill 8 times in the last 2 weeks and now want to test the knee on a bit of a longer walk. The weather is a bit cooler so an easier walk at this time of year.

The Route

View of Hong Kong from Jardines Lookout

Tai Tam Reservoir

The Quarry as you walk the ridge between Jardines Lookout and Mount Butler

The final push up to Mount Butler

The view from the top

Jacobs Ladder...thankfully going down this time

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