Victoria Peak - Up Hong Kong's Heights Again
8pm Hong Kong time on Saturday night.
Whether it's the height of its buildings or the heights of its mountains, Hong Kong does impress as a city of all things tall. The backs of my calves feel suitably soar after a day of walking up hills and down steep inclines.
We made it up and back down Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's highest point but not before walking up numerous flights of stairs, steep hills leading to the tram station at the base of the mountain and long series of escalators once we disembark from the tram. A tram has operated up and down this peak since sometime in the 1880s, with the current version all computerized with 100% backup systems for the breaks and cables....I breathed a huge sigh of relief, after reading this in the brochure this morning. I've had several nightmares in my life that involved going up steep inclines and rolling backwards, and didn't want them replayed here.
After taking some amazing pictures out the windows while catching my breath and being forced to grip the seats wondering how we could possibly continue to climb at a 45 degree angle, the 10 minute ride straight up deposited our group at a modern shopping and restaurant complex. By going up at least 7 or 8 sets of escalator inside the complex you make your way up the last portion of the "Peak experience" as the ground to ceiling windows to your left display the spectacular views of buildings and homes around Hong Kong. At the very top, you go outside to the windy observation deck and can take pictures with just a piece of Plexiglas between you and the steepest drop imaginable...I kept a tight hand on the inside rails except for when taking pictures.
This is the last night in Hong Kong...Tomorrow is Nanning and maybe, just maybe I'll have Genevieve in my arms before the day is through??? It will be very hard to sleep tonight.
Love to all, Michelle
Whether it's the height of its buildings or the heights of its mountains, Hong Kong does impress as a city of all things tall. The backs of my calves feel suitably soar after a day of walking up hills and down steep inclines.
We made it up and back down Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's highest point but not before walking up numerous flights of stairs, steep hills leading to the tram station at the base of the mountain and long series of escalators once we disembark from the tram. A tram has operated up and down this peak since sometime in the 1880s, with the current version all computerized with 100% backup systems for the breaks and cables....I breathed a huge sigh of relief, after reading this in the brochure this morning. I've had several nightmares in my life that involved going up steep inclines and rolling backwards, and didn't want them replayed here.
After taking some amazing pictures out the windows while catching my breath and being forced to grip the seats wondering how we could possibly continue to climb at a 45 degree angle, the 10 minute ride straight up deposited our group at a modern shopping and restaurant complex. By going up at least 7 or 8 sets of escalator inside the complex you make your way up the last portion of the "Peak experience" as the ground to ceiling windows to your left display the spectacular views of buildings and homes around Hong Kong. At the very top, you go outside to the windy observation deck and can take pictures with just a piece of Plexiglas between you and the steepest drop imaginable...I kept a tight hand on the inside rails except for when taking pictures.
This is the last night in Hong Kong...Tomorrow is Nanning and maybe, just maybe I'll have Genevieve in my arms before the day is through??? It will be very hard to sleep tonight.
Love to all, Michelle
posted by China Mom at
4:05 AM
2 Comments:
Big day tomorrow!!! Well, actually, by the time I'm writing this you are probably preparing to meet Genny for the first time. AND, by the time you read this you'll have had her for several hours or even days. I am, of course, assuming that once you have her in your arms, Debbie will have to do all the messaging as you'll be way too busy being a Mom and doing paperwork.
Congratulations to the NEW MOM!!
By
Gailene (Zamira), at 8:40 PM
I hope that by the time you get this, you will have your Genny. Can't wait to hear the exciting details of the day's events.
Berry Family
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Berry Family, at 5:20 AM
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