Sunday 22 February 2015

Sightseeing and the Museum of Coastal Defense

For Granny and Grandad's last day in Hong Kong we did some gentle sightseeing, mainly by public transport.

First we took the scenic 680 bus from Shatin through Tate's Cairn and around the harbor to North Point.  Then by bus and taxi to  the Museum of Coastal Defence.



Hannah and I played in the tunnels while Granny and Grandad looked at the exhibits.   And needless to say there was a detailed exhibition on Japanese aggression and atrocities.


We enjoyed the view of Lei Yue Mun which as the narrowest part of the harbour.  We recalled that this is the main path for Qi flowing into Hong Kong Island from China (link).



Queen Mary 2 (76,000 tones) docked at the HK Cruise Terminal (left)

Video:  Lei Yue Mun from the Brennan Torpedo Station

After the museum we took a long ride on the tram across Hong Kong Island from Shau Kei Wan to Central.  This was Granny's #2 request which she'd missed out last time.


The weather was nice and cool and we had an interesting glide through town.


And then our holiday was over.

Granny and Grandad flew back home on Monday and I reported back to duty at work.


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