Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Hong Kong II

Early in December I had the opportunity to return to Hong Kong! Here is a preview of my work and adventures there - I will post more pic's, video and details in the coming weeks!


A few days ago near the end of our time there, as we exited the subway onto the street level in Tsim Sha Tsui, we heard a familiar Christmas Carol being sung in a very UNfamiliar language! Although we did have much success on some long work days, and had the opportunity to see a new part of the world, I am grateful to be home for the holidays!

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We had a brief layover in Portland, OR and then in Japan. From SLC to HK airport took about 26 total hours!

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The incredible view from "The Peak" atop Hong Kong Island, looking down on Victoria Harbor toward mainland Hong Kong.

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View of the incredible Hong Kong skyline - unmatched anywhere in the world! This is from Victoria Harbor waterfront by the Star Ferry pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, looking toward Hong Kong Island.

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There are three main ways to get to the island: 5 minutes by motor vehicle via the tunnel under the harbor, 4 minutes via the MTR subway under the harbor, or 10 minutes by boat or ferry.

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Some of the buildings near our office and warehouse in Kowloon Bay.

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The Hong Kong LDS Temple in Kowloon Tong.

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A Very familiar map of the MTR Subway system.

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Often crowded, but extremely efficient people-mover.

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The Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island.

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Big Buddah.

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The fishing village of Tai-O.

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...like a step back in time.

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Countless opportunities to practice photography.

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Some local market cuisine!

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A busy plaza in mainland China.

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China factory.

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Funky local homemade dump truck.

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Hong Kong warehouse.

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One of many interesting English interpretations of common signage :-)

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Signs, signs - everywhere signs!

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A brief layover at the Seattle airport on our way home. Because we cross the international date line, we left Sunday at 8:30 am HK time, and landed in SLC Sunday at 1:30 pm MST.

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New friends and iFrogz counterparts at our Hong Kong Warehouse.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

How cool - thank you so much;

Unknown said...

We have played this about 5 times now - so wonderful - we are totally enjoying it and their enthusiasm and renditions!
Precious videos you got! Thank you again. Love, Mom