Star-Ferry

28th May 2010 Our last full day in Hong Kong was a relaxing one, with a long overnight flight to look forward to we thought it best to take it easy. The morning was spent just updating blogs and photographs followed by an afternoon siesta. Another trip to the night markets in Kowloon for some last minute bargins was followed by a nice meal at an American restaurant near the Star ferry terminal with great views over Hong Kong Island. Then we caught the Star Ferry for one last trip back over to Hong Kong Island. ...

26th May 2010 Wednesday in Hong Kong is free admission day for all museums. With about 7 different museums to choose from, including the Space Museum and Science Museum, we decided (after consulting the guide book) to head for the Hong Kong Museum of History. This museum focuses on the territory’s archeology, natural history, ethnography and local hstory. Hong Kong is very much a city focussed on the future and due to the lack of space here, the past often gets torn up in favour of this forward development. As a consequence, there are very few old buildings here and very little history ‘out and about’. The museum therefore gave us a chance to learn a bit more about the history of this country. ...