Carman made me breakfast at 10 this morning. After breakfast I got ready to go sailing. After Wendys doctors appointment we went into Causeway Bay and had alook at the wet market whiuch had everything from cod, salmon, whitbait, seabass, squid, eel, mussels and shrimp etc. In the market theres also fruit and veg and well as herbal shops, cooked meat, raw meat and pharmacies. Colin drove to the Yacht Club and we had a brunch before gettin the taxi boat to Coli...

Today was Ngong Ping day on the island of Lantau nr Hong Kong Airport. I got the bus to Central and from there got the MTR train to Tung Chung station. At the station there are loads of outlet store selling duty free goods as it the airport Island. I had alook round and bought a couple of things. To get to Ngong Ping 360 (pictured) you hve to take the cable car. This is absolutely stunning ride you can see magnificent views of Tung Chung, HK airport, Lantau ...

Today I was a little more prepared for my alarm to go off! Colin was still at home so I had breakfast with him. We had a chat about the route to the Peak. The Peak is this distinctive wok-shaped building and in Hong Kong style with loads of shops. Theres also a Madame Tussauds, a viewing terrace, which shows the panaramic views. I decided I would walk to the tram, which was quite a way. On my way I past the Botanical Gardens which is free to enter and has a ...

Today I woke up a bit as as I was still reali jet lagged. Carmen made me some breakfast and she was going to come with me to get thew bus into Central. Getting around in Hong Kong is so easy it cost like 30p to take the bus or the MTR train from one side of Hong Kong to other or even some of the other other islands. Carmen showed me around some of the areas like the IFC mall, little street markets and thew World wide Plaza. Carmen also showed me to anb intern...

Half the pleasure of any trip or vacation lies in its preparation. In deciding when and where to go-debating the merits of one city over another, tropical versus temperate climate, modern architecture over historic buildings, sun against snow or ocean against dessert, high culture rather than 24-7 party scene. I am told we discover our true travel selves. Cashing in my 70 hr a week life to spend time away from trolley at Sainsburys and the pint glass at the Ba...