Over the last couple if days I have indulged in a bit of a trip down memory lane. We lived in Singapore for a while in the late 1960''s. Leaving when I was 10 my memories are mainly of carefree days by the pool, going to The Cold Storage for shopping and to cool down (one if the only public buildings then with air con) and of our bus trips to and from school. Yesterday we crammed a lot in as we only have 3 days here. Little India and its Hindu Temples was much a...

How Singapore has changed since we were here 15 years ago and certainly since my childhood days of the late 1960's. I hardly recognise a thing. Any of the old colonial buildings are dwarfed by all the high rise blocks of shiny glass and metal. There are a few echos of familiarity though. It's clean, tidy, very hot and humid. It's full of people and traffic. The locals are always polite and friendly, respectful and always offer to help if you look lost. There is ...

Our time in Hong Kong has come to an end and we are about to hit the roads and airways again Australia bound. Yesterday was well spent on a trip to Lantau Island in the New Territories. Our destination was a giant Bronze Buddah and monastery high up in the hills. Getting there involved a 40 minute cable car ride which was extremely high up and seemingly suspended from thin air. ( not one for you Georgette) Stunning views but just after we disembarked it broke ...

We love our hotel and it is in a great location right by the Star Ferry terminal. After a beer by the pool we hopped on the ferry and went over to Kowloon for the evening. Supper first in the Jade Garden recommended by Dino who drove us from the airport to our hotel. Lovely meal although we kept it light after the stodgy food on the plane ( see photos) Then headed up Nathan Avenue a Mecca for shopping. From street markets to all the top designers there is no si...

Only 28 hours from Awliscombe to Hong Kong . All very easy travelling . Now we are sitting enjoying a cup of green tea in our hotel room looking out over Hong Kong Harbour. A swim in the roof top pool beckons with a trip later over to Kowloon on the Star Ferry for a spot of supper and the night market. Feels like we are really on holiday now. H & D xx