Unexplored Hong Kong

Whilst many might assume Hong Kong is nothing more than a concrete jungle,the Territory is predominantly green. Indeed 70 per cent is made of of National Parklands. The Territory is hilly and the ground predominantly granite so it already boasts natural deterents for the property developers.

LJ and I had a bit of a late session last night, but we get up early to hike through from Ma On Shan to Sai Kung via the Ma On Shan National Park. It's a very pleasant hour and a half stroll through this virtually deserted area. Small waterfalls, lush vegetation, and sub-tropical blue-winged butterflies abound. A large lizard with an erect yellow and black tail scurries along the side of the path. And all within 10 minutes from an air-conditioned Starbucks in yet another New Territories shopping mall.

I do find it somewhat disappointing that the government concretes over all the footpaths through almost every National Park. It is somewhat of an eye-sore, and takes away any sensation of being in the wilderness. Nepalese hiking, this is not.

I will upload some photos if and when I get my lap-top back. As it was purchased in Colombia I am told the warranty is invalid.