Monday 10th November

Well it's quite a bit cooler today then it has been. We had a quiet morning, and went to the local bakers downstairs to buy rolls and buns for lunch.

Then we set off to meet N_M's mum and dad to take a trip up "The Peak", which at 552m above sea level, is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island.

We went up on the Peak Tram, a funicular railway which was first opened in 1888 to take visitors up to a hotel there.

The Peak Tram 1888

The Peak Tram today

The Peak is full of trees that have been there for many, many years. Here is an Indian Rubber tree, with some people underneath so you can see the vastness of it!

The path around the Peak Tower is about 2 miles round, and one gets fantastic views of the whole of Hong Kong. Last year when we were here it was very hazy and the views were limited, but today was about the clearest it could have been.



The sun set while we were on the mountain, so the photos now show Hong Kong full of lights.


We came back down on the tram, and made our way on the Star Ferry back to the Kowloon side for dinner. N_M's parents are going home tomorrow, so this was our last night with them. We haven't laughed as much for ages, as we did with them today. Bon Voyage B&G!