tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22349997321203756862024-03-13T18:16:12.995-07:00The Sweeneys in AsiaDocumenting our 3 years living in Hong KongSweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-49276819104345942682015-03-19T05:35:00.000-07:002015-08-14T22:26:36.512-07:00the go pro story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As I mentioned it was late at night when we first arrived in Bangkok. <br />
As the taxi dropped us off and headed back to the airport little did we know that we had left our Gopro camera behind.<br />
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If you are not familiar with these cameras they are used often in extreme sports, outdoor, underwater settings. This is a photo of the back. You can't view photos or video on it and it has two buttons that control all the features. Nathan thankfully had kept the taxi drivers information and surprisingly we did get our camera back. It was upon transferring photos the following day that we stumbled upon the videos the taxi driver had taken with it. They consisted of him first in the evening and then the following day staring at it, tapping it, having other people look at. My guess is they were trying to figure out how it worked. <br />
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Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-1905369476402520872012-12-26T13:15:00.000-08:002012-12-26T13:15:15.847-08:00soccer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLmp2KDFTd7YNGBcjOLuh8cJEMRu2Z-0u28MTz_wlcvPj-qlCLNC4XNFvG0HewVOO95EVxJspPRHURoVuN5-ANmlEwkKQIQdn4ei5qc2-qI2S-0kpuJKyMpYbKZ3R0nfQ0JLs19evb3KZ/s1600/DSCF2082.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLmp2KDFTd7YNGBcjOLuh8cJEMRu2Z-0u28MTz_wlcvPj-qlCLNC4XNFvG0HewVOO95EVxJspPRHURoVuN5-ANmlEwkKQIQdn4ei5qc2-qI2S-0kpuJKyMpYbKZ3R0nfQ0JLs19evb3KZ/s400/DSCF2082.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500718936724975778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnV7HP931XU_8nDPCzEyr6sdkXmU7xB-23BmJnWuq5OPijTThPtIMWKPAj14zTszKeDHpyc2v7plOvn6Nw7pAElOMi1tydcpVnexrHLmsp0E2d8HQTQghGA3m62bHHPQqpBn6hBvLsAs7/s1600/DSCF2080.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnV7HP931XU_8nDPCzEyr6sdkXmU7xB-23BmJnWuq5OPijTThPtIMWKPAj14zTszKeDHpyc2v7plOvn6Nw7pAElOMi1tydcpVnexrHLmsp0E2d8HQTQghGA3m62bHHPQqpBn6hBvLsAs7/s400/DSCF2080.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500718847041669090" /></a><br />Football ( Soccer) is fairly popular in the States but has yet to gain the following of other countries. Hong Kong and Asia follow the rest of the world in celebrating football. This year was the world cup which took place in South Africa. We watched a few games at 10 at night and some at 2 am. The displays in the mall were fun for the kids. The malls here would show them on their giant TV screens and create seating or standing room that allowed the crowds to watch the games. We rooted for the US of course- Nathan picked the Netherlands as a winner early on. The final came down to Spain and Netherlands with Spain winning.Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-34609487143921530022012-12-26T12:48:00.000-08:002013-05-21T12:31:29.236-07:00Transportation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the normal conversation around me is a quiet hum of Cantonese I usually tune it out. Therefor when anyone starts speaking English my ears perk up and find it a bit distracting that I can overhear the conversation.</span><br />
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Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-13968760396152627942012-06-25T07:12:00.002-07:002015-08-14T22:26:02.351-07:00New Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A new blog . <a href="http://oughtasee.blogspot.com/">http://oughtasee.blogspot.com/</a><br />
If you are interested in keeping up with the Sweeneys you can find us at the blogger address above.<br />
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Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-56847668114985115742012-05-14T20:22:00.001-07:002012-05-14T20:29:56.669-07:00Cherish not Cling<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We left Hong Kong over a month ago.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I will be starting a new blog about this next chapter in our lives. I will update when I begin it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A wise friend shared with me the difference of cherishing and clinging.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The idea is that we should cherish the blessings, opportunities, friendships and good experiences we have in our lives, but we are not to cling to those things. We are to cling to those closest to us, like our spouses, and children. As a Christian, I ultimately cling to God, the most constant relationship I have is the one I have with Jesus. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I can allow myself to be sad, but If I find myself trying to hold onto all the feelings, emotions and live in a perpetual state of lamenting the losses, then something is wrong. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We can cherish our time and our friendships, but it is to my husband and kids that I will cling. Those are the people that my ties should be the strongest, and relationships that need to hold up, regardless of our address. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So I will choose to cherish our life in Tai Po, the countries we got to visit, the delicious food we got to eat, the experience of a different culture, and a different way of life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I will cherish the friendships, the richness of a life lived in an international community.</span><br />
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Our thanks, gratitude and love to all the people we have met along the journey.<br />
In the hopes our paths will cross again one day.<br />
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<b>The Harveys:</b> for Christmas, Disney on Ice, birthday parties, op-shop- shopping, coffee, explaining all things Aussie to us ( and some African :-)<br />
<b> Ping, Joseph and Joanna:</b>we will remember playgroup and Christmas cookie making, and always an open door.<br />
<b>Kate, Daniel and Christopher: </b> Bible study, play groups, sharing life, showing us where to eat Korean in HK and in Korea.<br />
<b>Esther and Aaron:</b> our first friends at Parc Versailles<br />
<b>Greenie and Jamie Lin: </b>for making sure we had more friends at PV<br />
<b>Hoopers:</b> Telling us about ECC, the quick bus from University to Ma on Shan and let us staying at their house in Brisbane<br />
<b>Noelia:</b> for making me laugh and practicing my Spanish<br />
<b>Munleys:</b> Almarie's brillance and bravery, Jacks humor, Mia's laugh and Hannah's insight<br />
<b>Abe:</b> compassion and helpfulness<br />
<b>Whitfords:</b> hiking, exploring, coffee, scrapbooking!, sharing,<br />
<b>ECC:</b> Susie and the terrific Christmas programs, allowing us to teach those cute and super smart 5 year olds. Elaine and Alexis, Sarah and Andrew, Sherry, The Loks, Kiki.<br />
<b>NIS:</b> The staff and the rest of our friends there, for making the school such a great place to attend and so hard to leave.<br />
<b>Denise:</b> Being my first<i> local </i>friend, always willing to hang out, introducing me to Shabu shabu and yunnan noodle.<br />
<b>Krohns:</b> Starting us out right and not leaving us to ourselves.<br />
<b>Annis':</b> following God's call so we could be neighbors in a different country<br />
For anyone else who showed me how to do something, shared a coffee and a laugh.<br />
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A photo from our last night in HK.<br />
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The Sweeneys<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/42017744" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe>Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-39471028290905103692012-05-04T03:40:00.000-07:002012-05-04T03:40:14.960-07:00Beginning of the end, saying good-byeHow do you say goodbye? If are like me you try to avoid ever having to say it.<br />
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Those few weeks before our departure I found myself saying, "I'm sure I will see you again before I leave, so this isn't good-bye" As the time became shorter and shorter I realized I had to stop saying that and face the reality that there might not be another chance.<br />
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This was the kids last official day of school at <a href="http://www.nis.edu.hk/">The Norwegian International School</a>.
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My friend Abe Chung who has two kids in NIS, coordinated a farewell dinner for our family at the Hong Lok Yuen country club.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> They are also generous and lovely women. This photo was taken in 2011 at Almarie's birthday celebration. The three of us who are foreigners in the picture (Almarie in the striped and Tanya in the dress) had to leave Hong Kong reluctantly, it is no coincidence we also had the privilege to be friends with Abe and Lillian.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was touched by everyone who took the time to attend and I am thankful for the opportunity to have been part of the NIS community.</span></td></tr>
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First we had some good-byes at church, ECC Kowloon.<br />
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We didn't plan on it, but it did end up being the kids last day to ride the ferry<br />
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This is has to be the best photo I have ever taken from the ferry.<br />
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The Peak is some of the most expensive real estate in the world. It is where the British first settled when they took over and was home to all the governors before Hong Kong was handed back over to China.<br />
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We didn't take the tram for a couple of reasons.
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The kids have been boycotting normal photos lately.<br />
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There are lots of interesting trees and flowers to see as you make a way around.<br />
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The hike is a nice way to escape the tourist at the shops, it is an easy walk for families.<br />
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<br />Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-48638030982248559862012-04-23T11:50:00.005-07:002012-07-11T23:29:52.161-07:00Final Sunday Part One: The Police MuseumEvery year a listing is published of all the museums. It was a goal for me to visit as many as I could. I didn't quite make it to all of them, like the food museum (by appointment only) but on the list was the Police Museum.<br />
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What can you find at the museum?<br />
1. General historical information about the police force.<br />
2. Gallery featuring the inside world and paraphernalia about the Triads ( Hong Kong mafia).<br />
3. Replica of a heroin factory.<br />
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Why did I want to go? As useful as learning how heroin is made, my main reason was of course to gawk at the head of the last tiger shot in Hong Kong. I am not sure if this is disputed, but this tiger and a photo to prove it, was shot in the 1950's.<br />
The tiger had been hunted after killing someone.<br />
Not only are there no more tigers in Hong Kong, the species is dwindling fast in the world. They are valuable commodities on the black market, making them still sought after by poachers.<br />
I was disappointed by no photos being allowed, and almost rebelled, like any good Chinese person does with their cell phones and flash photography at Disney shows. But I am not Chinese and did not want to be the arrogant, white American who ignores local laws.<br />
I don't know much about taxidermy, and the life of original teeth. While fake eyes, I always assume are a given, are fake teeth? Maybe they were real. The fur I will take their word at being real. I am a positive person and I felt a thrill at seeing it and felt the hike up the steps was worth it.<br />
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The naming of where we lived in Hong Kong is Tai Po.<br />
Tai Po means big steps. It is said, that the name came from
when people had to take big steps to get home fast and stay clear of the tigers.<br />
I am glad we didn't have to worry about being mauled on our way to the MTR, but I do find it sad that the tiger is disappearing in the wild.<br />
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The uniforms displayed what an Indian, Chinese and British officer would wear in the early days of British rule. Primarily distinguished by their hats. The Indian would wear a turban, and a Chinese officer were wear the typical conical shaped hat.<br />
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Here is me obeying laws and settling for stock photos and outside pics.<br />
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Overall impression: You have to ascend some steps to get the museum and it is small, but it does give some nice history that isn't covered in other museums. I especially liked the aerial photo on display of the K<a href="http://hongkongsweeney.blogspot.com/2009/07/kowloon-walled-city-park.html">owloon Walled City</a> shortly before it was demolished.</div>
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Everyone has their "I heart HK" or Starbucks Hong Kong mugs, but I will cherish my Hong Kong police museum cup. I also got a nice postcard collection with a photograph of the different police officers and the tiger, after it had been captured. </div>
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If you have a weekend in HK, maybe skip it, but if you are going to be here awhile, take the slow way up the Peak sometime and stop by. </div>
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I loved the design and thought it must have been fun to come up with different ways to make giant toys. Andy's foot print can also be found as you walk along the pavement. <br />
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There are three main rides.<br />
The slinky dog ride, parachute and the RC racer. <br />
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The RC ride has a height requirement of 120 CM. Elliot was relieved he wasn't tall enough, however Jane rode it 9 times and declared it was her favorite.<br />
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Elliot finally rode the parachute and decided that was his favorite. <br />
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It was a low number day, we didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes for most rides.<br />
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The kids have been saving up allowance and gift money to spend on our final trip to Disney. <br />
They both settled on purchasing stuffed toys for their souvenir.<br />
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I was thankful for this one last visit to Disney, before our move back. <br />
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Some people say that shopping is a Hong Kong person's favorite past time. I think it is dining out. With the 7 million+ people to feed, the list of restaurants is never ending from cheap eats to break the bank.<br />
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Americans don't view red bean as a dessert. Maybe we would be thinner if we ate red beans instead of ice cream? On the- must try before we leave Asia list- for Nathan was the red bean pie at McDonalds. <br />
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The other two foods Nathan was keen to try was the infamous "Stinky To fu" and the healthy turtle jelly.<br />
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descriptions of the smell of stinky to fu include:<br />
wet smelly socks<br />
sewage<br />
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One of the most common observations people said about it, it doesn't taste as a bad as it smells.<br />
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Nathan's comment after he took a couple of bites- They lied.<br />
I wasn't that hungry and decided I wouldn't try it, taking him at his word.<br />
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Spotted this bucket of chicken while walking in TST. The feet had been cut off. <br />
The US exports about 300,000 metric tons of chicken feet to China each year. <br />
My opinion not that bad in taste, but again it is the texture I am not fond of. <br />
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Here is a picture of Nathan when he was traveling to China from the States back in 2008. With his first taste of the delicacy.<br />
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Turtle is not that uncommon of a food for westerners.<br />
The Chinese eat and drink a lot of things because they believe in the health benefits. <br />
I once had pork knuckle at dim sum, that was in a savory vinegar sauce. My friend Denise told me it is high in collagen and particularly good to eat after having a baby. I found it too chewy.<br />
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Turtle jelly is very popular and can be eaten hot or cold. <br />
The Hoi Tin Tong is a famous brand. The guy makes his own commercials and they are quite amusing, Nathan said if he could meet any celebrity in HK it would be the turtle guy.<br />
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here is one commercial.<br />
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We had to tell the lady three times we wanted the jelly, she couldn't believe that a foreigner was actually ordering it. The cost was around $6 USD. I found the flavor not bad, but I don't really enjoy gelatin.<br />
I could see eating it if it really is good for your health. Elliot liked it, no surprise there being our "Chinese" kid. Jane doesn't like gelatin either so she didn't like it.<br />
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We of course eat a lot of western food with the kids. a Pizza place called Tectonic pizza recently opened on Ashley road near the church. They offer pizza by the slice. They don't match Paisanos, but cost a little bit less. <br />
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Mortons steakhouse is from Chicago, but they have a location in HK. On a tip from a friend Nathan and I had a date night out and made a visit. We had a view of the laser light show and the harbor, but it was on one of the foggiest days in the year so it wasn't spectacular.<br />
Excellent filet Mignon. The customer service was great!<br />
We decided we could afford to eat out like that every ten years. <br />
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Fat Angelos- kids meals, free refills on drinks, bread and salad can help you to overlook the mediocrity of some of the dishes.<br />
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Back in 2009 with the Krohn family, in the photo Isaiah, Elliot and Sammy.<br />
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There is countless of sight seeing opportunities while visiting Hong Kong such as:<br />
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1. go to a local church<br />
2. eat Dim Sum<br />
3. visit a tailor to have a suit made<br />
4. ride the Star Ferry <br />
5. visit an outlying island such as Lamma<br />
6. visit a theme restaurant<br />
7. Watch the Symphony of lights and walk along the promenade that views the HK skyline.<br />
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On one of our last Sundays in Hong Kong this is exactly what we did.<br />
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Our church is Evangelical Christian Community or ECC, it is located at the YMCA Salisbury in Tsim Sha Tsui. Nathan and I have been volunteering in the five year old class. The Children's church leader's Sarah and Sherry, held a farewell celebration for us. It included a delicious dim sums style buffet. Egg tarts, shao mai, fish balls, BBQ pork buns, etc. <br />
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Having tailor made clothing has been a long standing tradition in Hong Kong. Everyday on our way to church in TST we pass the men who ask- "copy handbag, copy watch, tailor?" We finally took one of them up on the offer and followed them into their shop. <br />
Here is the tailor, Aves doing a fitting before the final sewing.<br />
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The sight of their dad in such formal wear entertained the kids. They were giggling, Jane's comment 'you look ridiculous' Jane is really a kind, sweet person, I think it was just the first thought that popped into her head. <br />
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That Sunday was absolutely gorgeous, the sky was clear and blue (a rarity in HK) after a long cold spell, the temperature had risen to a warm, but not too hot 28 degrees C. We decided to head out to Lamma Island that day. We first rode the Star Ferry to central pier.<br />
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Then took the ferry to Lamma on the side of<br />
Yung Shue Wan<br />
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Hung Shing Yeah beach<br />
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We found this vegetarian restaurant and had delicious noodles and pizza. <br />
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The clear day turned into a clear night. Enough for us to witness the historical event of spotting<br />
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The symphony of lights might be a bit cheesy and not that exciting, but the crowds still ooh and aah once the lasers start moving. <br />
The Hong Kong skyline has to be one of the most impressive in the world and I have yet to grow tired of viewing it.<br />
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We even splurged and purchased the souvenir photo of the family in front of the skyline. By this time we debated to keep going or head home since kids had school the next day, we decided to enjoy the perfect weather and keep going.<br />
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We were searching for frozen yogurt and found the Charlie Brown Cafe. We didn't end up eating there, but they sell deli type food and offer coffee, desserts and specialize in cake making. After playing at Snoopy's World in Sha Tin you can get food at Charlie Brown Cafe. Maybe a Lucy and Sally spa will open up next. <br />
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We found a yogurt place in Hung Hom<br />
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We had a lovely day to make some great last week in Hong Kong memories. <br />
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Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-27285959984392218152012-03-25T06:29:00.001-07:002012-03-25T06:30:13.750-07:00NIS Sports Day 2012The Norwegian International School has a sports day every year. The kids are divided up into five teams represented by different colors. They compete individually and in team events. Mr. Eduardo, the kids PE teacher, planned a full day and kids were awarded trophies and medals. <br />
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I was assigned to Mrs. Nadia's (Elliot's teacher)orange team. I looked in my closet and had green,blue, red and yellow but no orange. Where do you go to shop in Hong Kong when you need a cheap colorful T-shirt? The popular Japanese clothing outlet <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/hk/">Uniqlo</a>. <br />
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The 3rd grade girls were the cheerleaders, they opened the event with a routine. Cheerleading was the only athletic activity I did in school, this brought back memories. <br />
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The parents and kids teamed up in three leg races, relays and piggy back races. <br />
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Parents and teachers raced each other in the final event of the day. The video documents my stunning performance. <br />
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/38915505?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/38915505">NIS Sports Day 2012</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1074081">outypants</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-71016714155464841942012-03-13T07:32:00.000-07:002012-07-11T23:43:41.815-07:00Lion RockLion Rock Hill is located in Kowloon. It was on Nathan's list of a hike he would like to do again before we left, and I decided to go with him. We took the train to the Wong Tai Sin station exit B, walked up Shatin Pass road which was a steep climb in itself.<br />
It is only about an hour and 1/2 (according to the sign) and is 495 Meters high. <br />
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Do you see the Lion?<br />
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The view was great. I could see Sha Tin and the Island. <br />
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Seeing monkeys is a normal part of this hike, we did not encounter any the day we went. <br />
Nathan was not unhappy about this, check <a href="http://hongkongsweeney.blogspot.com/2010/02/monkeys.html">this post</a> to understand why.<br />
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The hike back down took us past Amah rock. It looks like a mother with an infant<br />
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In China they seek out anglo kids and because Hong Kong is an international city depending on the brand and market they can be sought after as well.<br />
Our friends the Harveys and Udys have kids who model too. It is a unique experience for us that has been positive for the kids. <br />
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Here are some pictures from the actual catalogs.<br />
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A typical day of modeling for us inside China begins with us crossing the border and riding in a car an hour out of Shenzhen. The kids get paid starting from make-up time. It is usually 4hours for the shooting. It is a full day for us.Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-8874504181542749662012-03-08T06:06:00.000-08:002012-05-04T03:32:35.141-07:00FavoritesThis is our countdown chain. Each link represents how many days we have left in Hong Kong. <br />
I thought it would be a good idea to write down on each link something we look forward to when we return to the States. Such as..<br />
Taco Bell<br />
Blue skies, clean air<br />
Celebrating the Holidays in America<br />
grocery stores with big aisles and a lot less people<br />
The kids each listed some favorite toys and stuffed animals they will have in their possession once again. <br />
we of course added family members. <br />
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I asked the kids what are their favorite things about Hong Kong. The first thing both kids said was friends. It is interesting how their thoughts mirror my own, it is the people in our lives that share our experiences with us that matter the most.<br />
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Sarah's Top 10:<br />
-Star Ferry and the Harbor view<br />
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-The Lion Rock Hike<br />
-History Museum<br />
-Disneyland<br />
-Kam Tin<br />
Jin Ju nai Cha (pearl bubble Tea)<br />
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-Ma on Shan Park<br />
-Tai Mei Tuk<br />
-The ride out to Stanley( and the shopping there)<br />
Favorite family trip- Australia<br />
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Janes Top 10</b><br />
-Ferry<br />
-Peak - I think she likes going here to have the chance to eat at Bubba Gump. <br />
-School<br />
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-The Chinese designs<br />
-Ocean Park<br />
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Lavender Gardens<br />
Favorite family trip- Cambodia<br />
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Favorite memories<br />
Brookelyn's Birthday at Ocean Park.<br />
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Elliot<br />
-Villages<br />
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Our apartment- This made me laugh, there is nothing spectacular about our place, he just likes staying home. He started crying when we told him we were going to visit 3 countries over the Christmas break. <br />
-Pizza Hut<br />
-Disneyland<br />
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-Ocean Park<br />
-Friends<br />
-Chinese food<br />
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Favorite Family trip- Singapore<br />
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It is March 1st. The anniversary date of our arrival to the SAR of Hong Kong.<br />
3 years ago, we left Grand Rapids Michigan to begin our southeast Asian adventure.<br />
Originally we were told we would be here for 11 months. I went through a tour book and started to make a list of all that I wanted to see and do in Hong Kong and we quickly began going through the list.<br />
Once our contract was extended to two more years we did allow a few more lazy Saturdays at home in Tai Po.<br />
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In 3 years we have been blessed to visit 8 countries (Nathan- 10)<br />
We have traveled to Macau, Harbin, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Guilin<br />
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Nathan has hiked all 10 stages of the Wilson Trail<br />
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<tr><th style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em; text-align: center;">Stage</th><th style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em; text-align: center;">Route</th><th style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em; text-align: center;">Length (km)</th><th style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em; text-align: center;">Time (hr)</th><th style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em; text-align: center;">Difficulty</th></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">1</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley,_Hong_Kong" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Stanley, Hong Kong">Stanley</a> → <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wong_Nai_Chung_Gap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Wong Nai Chung Gap">Wong Nai Chung Gap</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">4.8</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">2.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="3/3 stars"><img alt="3/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">2</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wong_Nai_Chung_Gap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Wong Nai Chung Gap">Wong Nai Chung Gap</a> → <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yau_Tong" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Yau Tong">Yau Tong</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">6.6</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">2.5</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="2/3 stars"><img alt="2/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">3</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yau_Tong" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Yau Tong">Yau Tong</a> → <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tseng_Lan_Shue" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Tseng Lan Shue">Tseng Lan Shue</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">9.3</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">4.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="2/3 stars"><img alt="2/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">4</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tseng_Lan_Shue" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #faa700;" title="Tseng Lan Shue">Tseng Lan Shue</a> → <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sha_Tin_Au" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Sha Tin Au">Sha Tin Au</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">8.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">3.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="3/3 stars"><img alt="3/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">5</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sha_Tin_Au" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Sha Tin Au">Sha Tin Au</a> → <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_Po_Road" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Tai Po Road">Tai Po Road</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">7.4</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">2.5</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="1/3 star"><img alt="1/3 star" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">6</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_Po_Road" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Tai Po Road">Tai Po Road</a> → <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shing_Mun_Reservoir" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Shing Mun Reservoir">Shing Mun Reservoir</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">5.3</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">2.5</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="2/3 stars"><img alt="2/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">7</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shing_Mun_Reservoir" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Shing Mun Reservoir">Shing Mun Reservoir</a> → <a class="new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yuen_Tun_Ha&action=edit&redlink=1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #a55858; text-decoration: none;" title="Yuen Tun Ha (page does not exist)">Yuen Tun Ha</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">10.2</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">4.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="1/3 star"><img alt="1/3 star" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">8</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a class="new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yuen_Tun_Ha&action=edit&redlink=1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #a55858; text-decoration: none;" title="Yuen Tun Ha (page does not exist)">Yuen Tun Ha</a> → <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowloon_Hang_Shan" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kowloon Hang Shan">Kowloon Hang Shan</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">9.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">4.0</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="3/3 stars"><img alt="3/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">9</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowloon_Hang_Shan" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kowloon Hang Shan">Kowloon Hang Shan</a> → <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Sin_Leng" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Pat Sin Leng">Pat Sin Leng</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">10.6</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;">4.5</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-image: initial; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 0.2em; padding-left: 0.2em; padding-right: 0.2em; padding-top: 0.2em;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;" title="3/3 stars"><img alt="3/3 stars" height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /><img alt="." height="11" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; vertical-align: middle;" width="11" /></span></td></tr>
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His favorites include:<br />
Pat Sin Leung<br />
Lai Chi Wo<br />
Ma On Shan<br />
Lion Rock<br />
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I will be doing more posts about what we will miss and highlights.<br />
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The kids have had so many first while here- first plane ride, lost teeth, riding a bike on 2 wheels and tie shoes.<br />
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30 days is how much time we have in Hong Kong. We will be moving back to Michigan by April 1st 2012. It was our desire to stay at least through the summer, but the decision was not ours in the end. I know God has led us here and believe He will continue to guide our path.<br />
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I don't know if I am ready to leave. I am not sure if I am ready to say good-bye to sunny days in January, cheap and safe public transportation, mountain views that inspire and move me on a daily basis, bartering for a better deal, buying fruit and vegetables at a fraction of the cost at an outdoor market.<br />
The sights, smells and places that I now find familiar and call home, will be missed.<br />
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My eyes fill with tears and my heart aches at the thought of leaving the people. <br />
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The strangers that I see every morning, outside doing their exercises or Tai chi, Sometimes with swords and fans. The older men carrying around their birds, inside the cages. The impromptu karaoke singers and dancers. The mountain bikes with external speakers, blaring canto pop or opera. The market vendors who make sure to give me the correct change, even when I am unsure how much something cost. The estate guard who is always smiling and gives the kids Lai see. The lady who sweeps the sidewalks all day and yet is quick with a smile and jo san jo san.<br />
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It is of course the people whose faces and names I know well, that I will miss the most.<br />
I have always joked that all my friends have to stay in Hong Kong, as long as I am here. One of the first questions you ask someone when you meet them is, How long will you be here? <br />
Saying good-bye to friends you have known for a short while, but feels like forever, is common here, but that doesn't make it any easier.<br />
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</div>Residing in the New Territories sometimes feels like living in the small town with one stoplight on the outskirts of the happening big city of Kowloon and the island.<br />
We commonly travel anywhere from 45 minutes up to 2 hours, just to sight see and eat western food. There is quite a bit to do and see <i>way up here, </i>close to the mainland. It is less crowded and we are told the air quality is better. On the occasions, we get to do something touristy that is close by, it is a nice change.<br />
Kadoorie Farm is one of those places that to us, feels like it is in our backyard. <br />
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Parc Versailles, which is our estate, is a stop along the 64K route, that begins at Tai Po Market station. Kadoorie also has it's own stop along the route and is 15 stops away from us. <br />
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I have made four visits to the <a href="http://www.kfbg.org.hk/kfb/homepage.xml?lang=en">Kadoorie Farm and Botnical Gardens</a> and only once did I get to ride the free shuttle bus. We decided to go on a late Saturday afternoon and once again the shuttle tickets were sold out.<br />
The bus gives you a nice ride to the top, that overlooks Lam Tsuen. When I did go that time, I only had a video camera and let Elliot have it most of the time. It doesn't show too much but Elliot is a cute 5 year old in it.<br />
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Some new experiences on this last trip included:<br />
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The Fruit plant area. <br />
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Nathan and I discussed how we both recently just learned that a pineapple came from a plant on the ground. I am not sure how I had imagined them growing, maybe like a coconut? Living in a cold climate for 30 years, did not give me much opportunity to see a pineapple grow. I talked to my dad shortly after this visit. A man, who has farmed and grown vegetables his whole life in Michigan and he kind of chuckled when I told him about my ignorance of pineapples.<br />
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We were able to see the Hong Kong Paradise fish a new species discovered in 2002.<br />
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Kadoorie sells organic fruit and vegetables, we bought some sugar cane to munch on.<br />
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Some old favorites, the pigs, owls and bugs<br />
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Elliot thought it was amusing to sit on these sharp rocks<br />
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Here is a video from our first trip with the Krohn's way back in 2009.<br />
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Notable sporting events in Hong Kong have names like Cricket 6's and Rugby 7's. What you might not expect to find in the tropical climate of HK, is the Hockey 5's. <br />
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We didn't attend the hockey 5 tournament, but along with the Annis family, we did see 4 professional teams play. <br />
They don't play in a stadium, but on the 10th floor of the Megabox mall. A small amount of bleacher seats are placed next to the glass allowing an up close view of the game. <br />
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Jane and Zoee were good cheerleaders.<br />
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We had the pleasant surprise of running into Craig and Keegan Harvey. <br />
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ICS had supplied us with the tickets and we shared the space with several of the ICS kids, faculty and parents. Kowloon Warriors and South China Sharks was the name of some of teams. If you want more details about players, scores and events of the game check out Keegan's post <a href="http://nestinginskyscrapers.blogspot.com/2012/02/coolest-game-in-asia-by-keegan.html">here</a>.<br />
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Next time we will bring our own snacks and drinks. We were expecting there to be concessions selling us overpriced popcorn and forbidding us outside food and drink, but to our surprise there was nothing like that readily available. A few trips to the 7-11 on the first floor were made. <br />
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The kids loved it when any of the players would be body-checked against the glass. They spent the game with their faces close against the plated glass and it gave them quite a thrill.<br />
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Elliot fell backwards once, we got it on video here. <br />
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Autographs were given out to the kids by a few of the players that sat with us. <br />
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Last year we had a warm day for CNY and made a trip to <a href="http://hongkongsweeney.blogspot.com/2011/02/kung-hey-fat-choy.html">Lai Chi Wo</a><br />
This year it was cold with rain. Lucky for the Chinese in their tradition but not so much fun for us who want to get outdoors and enjoy the holiday. <br />
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The Norwegian International School had a fair. The kids could play traditional games and buy snacks and other items. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8D6HLGGPqmgTpZ-WPI1I1MCCN7LwUy4BBp3_b4MWVPdq74ABR4t8hKbekdoctvXEMfL_ZBC2r3idnXe388SZdykapLpFGdcjMNgYCCzPAz61fh3FyEuqFRIZ0z8zGtvtDC-8ml1Ay58/s1600/IMG_7967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8D6HLGGPqmgTpZ-WPI1I1MCCN7LwUy4BBp3_b4MWVPdq74ABR4t8hKbekdoctvXEMfL_ZBC2r3idnXe388SZdykapLpFGdcjMNgYCCzPAz61fh3FyEuqFRIZ0z8zGtvtDC-8ml1Ay58/s400/IMG_7967.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Elliot's Mrs. Nadia<br />
Chinese teacher Song Laoshi (laoshi- is teacher in Mandarin and the proper form address for teachers in China) <br />
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Song Laoshi invited some girls from her class to come to her house and make traditional Jiaozi (dumplings) siblings and parents were invited to join in the fun.<br />
She handmade the dough and filling and showed us how to make the wrapper and boil dumplings. The correct technique is to bring water to boil add dumplings,bring water to boil again then add just a little cold water you do this two times then the dumplings are done. <br />
Angela is from the province of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liaoning">Liaoning</a>- near Korea. <br />
Elliot and Gabriel probably ate the most dumplings and kept asking for more. <br />
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Buying flowers is also a traditional Chinese custom. Last year Nathan went out at midnight, like a lot of locals do and bought the flowers at half price. This year we attended the Tai Po fair and walked around with kids, let them spend some of their money and came home well before midnight.<br />
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The day before we arrived and the day after we left, the temperature was at least 10 degrees warmer. It would be nice to visit again and see what Vietnam is like when the sun shines. <br />
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Our hotel "The Hanoi Ruby Elegance" was tucked away in an alley. We arrived at 10:30PM. Our welcome drinks were mango smoothies. Unfortunately, Jane who does not like Mango, was wide awake and Elliot, who loves Mango was asleep. The Ruby Elegance, provided a warm comfortable refuge from the wet and cold during our stay. We played the card version of "Clue" (referred to here as Cluedo) and Uno. The kids enjoyed the cartoon network and the Disney channel too. Quite possibly the most memorable experience from Vietnam for Elliot will be the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVvd6iuTvSo"><i>Aglet Song.</i> </a>from Phineas and Ferb, He sang it yesterday. <br />
We use trip advisor when searching for a hotel and have yet to be disappointed by our references. <br />
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Crossing the street was an adventure. Even with a green light at a crosswalk, scooters would buzz by and sometimes cars. We read in our tour book that we were to walk slowly and the traffic would move around us. Our application of this, was to move in front of a scooter that would swerve around us and stop in front of a car because it is bigger and would hurt more. The key was not to dart across, if you can remember the Atari game Frogger, it was a bit like that.<br />
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We saw a<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj0uVw7eW6E"> video</a> about candy street. Vietnam, like China, would often have the same shops clumped together. There are a few candy makers and shops remaining in Hanoi. I was excited to try the traditional O-Mai ginger candy. I love ginger and expected to like it. We tasted about 4 different types of candies, I found them all too strong in flavor for my liking. <br />
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Ho Chi Minh's body is actually on display in Hanoi. I find that stuff too creepy and we didn't attempt to visit.<br />
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We certainly had to try Pho. The hotel recommend a little place around the corner and for about 80cents we could get a hot bowl of chicken pho. I think even if it had not been cold and rainy, the pho would have tasted just as good, and really, 80 cents? you can't beat that price. <br />
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Vietnam for a majority of my life, was just the name of a war that my father fought in. I was glad to have the opportunity to visit the country and learn more about its people and history. <br />
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As we traveled around by foot and tuk-tuk we would see buildings under construction. At the same time it appears that other structures were abandon. It gave me the impression that some have tried their business at Angkor, hoping to cash in on the tourist, but couldn't make it. <br />
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Where were we on News Year Eve 2011? <br />
At midnight we were asleep, at 12:05 AM I awoke to the sound of fireworks.<br />
Our hotel was not close to this area, so thankfully the fireworks was the only noise we heard that night. <br />
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Having the fish massage is a popular business. The fish come and eat the dead skin off your feet. I wasn't interested, but the kids begged us to try it. The cost was $1 for 15 minutes. We saw one sign that said $2 no time limit! <br />
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The Acodo</a> Assisting Cambodian Orphans and the Disabled Organization.<br />
According to the director, Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world. The kids here may have parents, but they are unable to take care of them. Most children are supported through sponsorship, I believe adoption from Cambodia is not that stable. This was my first visit to any orphanage. <br />
These kids smiled, played and seemed well taken care of. I fought the lump in my throat as I talked to a few of them. I wanted to take them all home. The older ones English was quite good. I found their names almost impossible to repeat accurately.<br />
One way they generate money is having the kids perform Traditional Khmer dances and songs. And ask for a donation.<br />
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This place had pizza and fries and was the kids break from the Khmer dishes. The money from here, according to the information provided, went to support an orphanage in the capitol city of Phnom Penh <br />
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We had to check out at noon, our temple tickets were expired and our plane for Hanoi didn't leave until 6pm. Here we are taking an ice cream break to help us pass the time. <br />
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I also don't have a photo of the $2.50 half hour body massage I got, while kids had the fish massage. I haven't had a massage before so I am not sure what to compare it with. Sometimes it hurt more than it felt good, maybe that is normal? The girl who did it was about a foot shorter than me and used her whole body to twist and pull on my limbs. If she gets paid the same for massaging some six-foot, 300lb,sweaty foreigner that comes in as she does for someone like me (who wasn't too sweaty thanks to it being winter) I am not sure it would be worth the money.<br />
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We needed laundry done during this part of our vacation. Thankfully for us laundry seemed to be every ones side business and the going rate was only a $1 a KG. <br />
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Everyone in the family enjoyed Cambodia. Siem Reap was a nice relaxing time for us. The people we encountered seemed genuine and friendly. <br />
I know kids are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse where poverty is rampant. But Siem Reap did appear to have a lot of organizations that are caring for the poor with the money generated from tourism. Organizations that not only meet the needs, but provide skills that will help the poorest create a dignified income. <br />
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Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-39382432863225326932012-01-22T21:48:00.000-08:002012-05-04T03:35:01.490-07:00Siem Reap -The TemplesNathan has wanted to visit Angkor Wat for some time. <br />
It was not on my must see list, as I imagined old ruins in the middle of a hot jungle. In 2009 we visited <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_of_the_World">Window of the World</a> in China. There I saw a scaled down version of the temple site. I was quite impressed and began to think it might be worth a trip to see after all. Here is a photo of the model<br />
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It could take me 4-5 post to show photos of the temples. I will just highlight.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat">Ankor Wat</a><br />
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I knew old buildings might be boring for the kids, so I tried to interest them in sketching what they saw. Elliot liked the etchings with the swords and an apparent beheading. There were a handful of monkeys around. <br />
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The classic Ankgor photo, isn't so post card perfect due to scaffolding.<br />
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BAYON<br />
My personal favorite temple site. <br />
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PHNOM BAHKENG</b><br />
This is also a popular spot at sunrise and sunset to get photos of Angkor Wat in the distance. It is a short hike up, maybe we are used to walking and Hong Kong but we didn't think it worth the $15 to hire an elephant ride up the hill.<br />
We kept thinking how amazing it must have been to just be walking in the jungle and stumble upon these temples. <br />
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This was the busiest temple we visited. It was the temple featured in the movie Tomb Raider<br />
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Chau Say Tevoda and our last day of the temples<br />
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Children were often the vendors outside the temples. We learned later that the government tries to discourage tourist from buying from kids. This can keep them out of school, which is offered for free. It is my understanding apart from free education there is not a lot of government assistance, so it is possible some families may feel they have no choice. Buying from a cute 4 year old who counts to 10 in 4 different languages is more tempting than an adult. <br />
At one site we were followed by a large group of kids repeating over and over "one dollar" only one dollar". We were told to bring candy and offer that to the kids. Jane and Elliot enjoyed passing it out.Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-59346761719355092152012-01-19T05:17:00.000-08:002012-05-04T03:35:24.049-07:00Siem Reap 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a few days in Bangkok we were on to our next destination Siem Reap, Cambodia. <br />
We are always hoping to encounter airports with good playgrounds and activities. This airport did not offer much to keep us busy during our two hour delay. The kids watched Cars 2. <br />
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As we got off the plane and felt the fantastic breezy warm air, I felt excitement and apprehension. We had to wait in a line with all the other foreigners to get our on the spot visas. Foreigners are also finger printed upon arriving. Our hotel was expecting 4 adults and had brought us two Tuks Tuks. We let our luggage go in one and shared the other to make our way to the city. I hadn't researched much about the demographics of Siem Reap. Nathan informed me that it was a relatively rural and small in population. As we passed rice fields, farms and lots of cows, this became evident. After living in Asia, it isn't uncommon to hear people talk about being from a small town of 5-8 million. <br />
Siem Reap has about 172,000 residents. We would sometimes see people at the temples and later in the town. It was peak season, but compared to China it felt like a small town hosting a fair wherever one comes out to participate and visit. <br />
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Our hotel was the <a href="http://woodenangkorhotel.com/">Wooden Angkor</a> (Almost everything has the name Angkor attached to it) When we entered the lobby, removing our shoes first, we were greeted with cool towels and some tea. The family suite is two adjoining rooms. The kids had their own beds and bathroom. That night we decided to try the restaurant upstairs. It was situated on a veranda, on the top level of the hotel overlooking the street. The kids immediately took to the two hammocks that were available and claimed them during our entire stay. We soon realized that as our cheap ( dishes ranged from $2-$4) and delicious food arrived on the table, so did the bugs. It is nice to have the openness, feel the breeze, but the bugs at night were too much for us and ate there only for breakfast and lunch after this. Khmer food I found to be relatively mild, with aromatic combinations of ginger, garlic, coconut milk, lemon grass. Possibly a fusion of Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese? I liked everything and the price was great. Siem Reap has no McDonalds. It was nice to tell the kids it wasn't even an option and they both found Khmer dishes they enjoyed. <br />
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The hotel staff were friendly to the kids and pleasant to talk to. <br />
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Banana pancakes for the kids. Breakfast was included in our stay and we could order off the menu.<br />
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We recently took the ferry over to Hong Kong island. This day out found us visiting familiar places and trying something new. <br />
We started out on the Mid-Level escalators. We were going to visit Fat Angelos an italian restaurant, sadly we found that the restaurant had been replaced. <br />
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We had to "settle" for one of our favorite Mexican restaurants Carambas. The nachos and burritos were delicious. The kids liked picking out the red and green chips in the basket. <br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Yat-sen">The Dr. Sun Yat Sen Museum</a><br />
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Is a place we decided to visit. Dr. Sun-Yat was a Chinese revolutionary that devoted His life to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. We had free entry with our museum pass. </div>
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Photography was not allowed in the majority of the museum. It is housed in a historical Hong Kong building. <br />
The Hall was built in 1914. It was named after the former owner of the Mansion, Ho Kom-tong, who was a younger brother of the prominent philanthropist Sir Robert Ho Tung. The Ho family is the first Chinese family permitted to live in the Mid Levels in the early colonial period.<br />
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The interactive computer games for the kids and the cartoon friendly presentation of the Dr. were well done. <br />
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We found a frozen yogurt shop and stopped in for a treat. <br />
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Nathan was interested in finding the Catholic church. We stopped and took photos in front of the Christmas tree.<br />
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The Church is located near the Botanical garden and Zoo. It had been over a year since I last visited with the kids and Nathan had not been back since 2009. <br />
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Sweeney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842355740881058579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234999732120375686.post-57127633733891018832012-01-13T19:04:00.000-08:002012-01-13T19:04:28.146-08:00ThailandWe arrived in Bangkok late at night. Billboards of the King and Queen were along the highway, greeting us. Thailand's motto is Nation, Religion and King. The images of the royal couple are everywhere. They have reigned since the 50's and are loved by the people. <br />
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Upon our arrival the hotel staff was friendly. The kids were quickly offered balloons and lollipops. The pool was of course the kids favorite.<br />
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a brief note.<br />
I have linked a lot of the main sites to wikipedia entries. I don't want to include a whole lot of historical detail on the blog if people aren't interested. If you are a quick click on the highlighted words should satisfy your questions. <br />
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Our first day <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palace">the Grand Palace</a> was on the agenda. My impression as we walked around was that Bangkok is a popular post-Christmas destination. I was glad we made the decision for the boys to wear long pants and Jane and I to wear skirts and covered shoulders. A strict dress code is enforced on the palace grounds and there was a long line of people who needed to rent extra clothing.<br />
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We were warned in the tour book about schemes where people tell you the palace is closed. We were approached by a man that had a badge that said tourism police. He told us the palace is closed until 1pm due to buddha's birthday. He proceeds to ask our plan for the day, looks at our map then begins to suggest a tuk tuk. At this point we stop him, politely refuse and continue our walk. Hoping he is wrong and we are being savvy. We eventually stumble upon the main entrance of the palace. There is a big sign at the main entrance that clearly states the palace is open everyday from these hours. Obviously the <i>tourism police</i> was not positioned there. <br />
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Seeing the replica of Angkor Wat, I began to get excited about our next destination<br />
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We took a a boat along the Chaya river. It moved a little faster than the Star Ferry here in HK. Elliot snacked on some seaweed flavor chips. Not only do they stink(at least to everyone else in the family but brother) they leave a sticky seaweed mess. <br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Arun">Wat Arun/ Temple of the dawn</a> is an impressive site from the river<br />
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Mcdonald's had a delicious chicken and rice set meal, the kids liked it as much as burgers. It was also a novelty to find the soft ice creams dipped in the hardened chocolate shell. Elliot didn't quite mimic the traditional Thai greeting. I assume that could be quite offensive if it was an actual response to the greeting. <br />
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Our hotel was located near the Sky train. We were a little frustrated that concessionary tickets( child tickets) could only be purchased from the office counter not machines. But overall it was clean, efficient, safe and a great alternative to the traffic. That being said The Hong Kong MTR system and London Tube still appear to be the best subway systems we have encountered. We also took the local Metro system which is underground. <br />
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The most exciting mode of transportation was the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_rickshaw">Tuk Tuk.</a> Almost inseparable from and idea of Bangkok we only had one tuk tuk ride. We are used to bartering here in HK at markets, so haggling over a ride didn't seem that different. Bangkok is not a very pedestrian friendly city and I was thankful to have the ride to the sky train to avoid the walking. It was fast paced, and a lot of fun. <br />
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The Thai people are very strict on preserving their cultural icons. At many places we could only get photos from the outside. Such as the <a href="hhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vimanmek_Palacettp://">Vimanmek Mansion</a>. The largest golden teakwood structure built without nails. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ananta_Samakhom_Throne_Hall"> The Throne Hall</a> located on the Dusit palace grounds. Which was built in this grand Italian cathedral design. You could only enter the buildings with wallets. Every thing else purses, water, cell phones were collected and locked up for a small fee. At the mansion we were scanned an additional time before being allowed inside to walk around. Ivory tusk and Elephant feet were some of the more interested room decor we encountered. <br />
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We had anticipated the Snake farm being a highlight with the kids and I believe it was. Thailand can boast as being one of the first places where serious devotion to cures for snake bites was cultivated. The royalty even got involved and helped to establish a well-know institution dedicated to the study of snakes and anti-venom making.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qaTmFToMMNoZK7G-_06KFFuUtIZ5HZ95LoCBezMGoNCMlCnP5CqZR1byMIYAyigT8CIUA9HH2Xom355Jiz5iZcO9G6mzdvSMm6mmg8nvGcDKg4v8xZe_HoIBQpLrXpg399CLzgfSCCo/s1600/IMG_6951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qaTmFToMMNoZK7G-_06KFFuUtIZ5HZ95LoCBezMGoNCMlCnP5CqZR1byMIYAyigT8CIUA9HH2Xom355Jiz5iZcO9G6mzdvSMm6mmg8nvGcDKg4v8xZe_HoIBQpLrXpg399CLzgfSCCo/s400/IMG_6951.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Elliot's favorite was the Mexican milk snake. The kids purchased wooden snakes. Jane's made a couple of the guards jump at the Dusit palace. <br />
As we sat to have a refreshing drink, I spotted a brown toad huddled in the corner of a cabinet. Where else can a frog be safe on a snake farm?<br />
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We found a noodle stall near our hotel and spent $1.33 for a really good lunch. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3B-LxRnOeQSQtNb5iLPP-ciq0eOagCQYYC9jpRkd4yC8psa-WxhNlnzu2xAM4HNKl5boQFUtIxQBd002VaL_rcAJMIkt3qM738E6umnkMOY9ig8vcVOJY3tao2DNVez5ZKDDp45fBSU/s1600/IMG_6843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3B-LxRnOeQSQtNb5iLPP-ciq0eOagCQYYC9jpRkd4yC8psa-WxhNlnzu2xAM4HNKl5boQFUtIxQBd002VaL_rcAJMIkt3qM738E6umnkMOY9ig8vcVOJY3tao2DNVez5ZKDDp45fBSU/s400/IMG_6843.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Here is a video highlighting our trip to Bangkok. <br />
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