With our unexpected delay in Hong Kong, Jeff and I tried to figure out what to do with the extra days here. After a quick look through our guide book we decided to head to one of the outlying islands in Hong Kong called Lamma. Lamma has a population of 6,000 and has no cars on the island. We stayed here 3 nights and were able to save money on our lodgings. We even have an ocean view! (If you count an ocean view as something through several buildings, under an awning and past someone's laundry.)
It is easily one of the weirdest places we've visited. The island has a mix of British expats (with a bar dedicated to the Rolling Stones), a hippie/vegetarian/health food vibe, and of course Chinese. Nonetheless, it is quite relaxing and a great place to spend a couple days - despite the crazy German guy staying at our hostel who spouts weird conspiracy theory ideas about how the French caused the earthquake in Japan.
Tomorrow we head back to Kowloon, and Thursday morning we hope to have our Russian visas. Please cross your fingers for us!
It is easily one of the weirdest places we've visited. The island has a mix of British expats (with a bar dedicated to the Rolling Stones), a hippie/vegetarian/health food vibe, and of course Chinese. Nonetheless, it is quite relaxing and a great place to spend a couple days - despite the crazy German guy staying at our hostel who spouts weird conspiracy theory ideas about how the French caused the earthquake in Japan.
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| The streets are like a nature walk |
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| Some of the beautiful foliage |
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| Path from the north side of the island to the south |
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| The beach |
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| View from the roof of our hostel |
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| Jeff cooking next to the German |
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