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Sun July 27, 2008: Art Walk to the
Cattle Depot in To Kwa Wan
Led by: Amanda
Tel: 9333-2622
Meet: 10:00 am (!!!!!!!!!!) at Lok Fu MTR station at the Hang Seng
Bank Counter.
Description: Very easy and flexible, just remember to bring
enough money to pay for the food, drinks and taxi fare in case we get
lost. We shall take a taxi to the Kowloon Wall City Park, where we can
see the remains of the Kowloon Walled City. We shall then continue our
journey to explore some temples and churches nearby. Perhaps, we could
have our lunch in Kowloon City if we feel like it. Then, we shall find
the way to walk past the Former Kai Tai Airport and arrive at the
highlight of the day – Artist Commune. We’ll stay there to look at the
arts exhibition. We can then continue exploring To Kwa Wan and walk
towards Hung Hom, the end point of our journey.
Sun August 3, 2008: Lotus Stream
Led by: Keith Tel: 6050 2268
Meet: 9:30 am at Exit C Tsuen Wan MTR station (red line)
Description: Alight near the Hong Kong Gun Club by mini bus at
the Route Twist. Walk along the contour and ascend the Lin Fa Shan
Pass after visiting some deserted cultivated fields with attendant
villages. Travel along a maze of wild paths along the upper/middle
course of the Lotus stream valley. If rock surfaces are non slippery,
vegetation dry, safety and the weather condition permit, shall scale
down to the top of the Lotus waterfall. Could dip your feet or body
into the cool water of rock pools and feel the bites of minnows and
shrimps. Then continue to the Tai Lam Bus exchange. Trails are mostly
shaded and flat, but be prepared to walk on exposed slopes during the
beginning ascent, step on muddy/swampy areas. Advise to protect your
legs from bushes, spider nets or mosquito bites by wearing thin long
trousers
SATURDAY
August 9, 2008: Late afternoon Peak to Wanchai Gap
Walk [slightly spooky if we finish in the dark]
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 3.30 pm outside Peak Lookout Cafe, the Peak
Description: We start off at the Peak and do the Hong Kong trail
on a mostly flat (some slight inclines), mostly a shaded path. As this
is around 4.5-5 hours long, we may finish in the dark (please bring a
torch, just in case). we walk up Aberdeen Reservoir Road and then
catch a taxi or bus from near the Police Museum and then onto
food/drink.
Sun August 17, 2008: Olympic Trail
(Pak Mong Village to Mui Wo)
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 10.00 am at Tung Chung MTR (Please remember that trains
run only every 10 minutes. Don't be late.)
Description: The Government has recently obtained the
International Olympic Committee's approval to name a trail from Pak
Mong Village to Mui Wo as Hong Kong Olympic Trail and a tree-planting
site at a slope near Pak Mong Village as Olympic Green to mark the
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and Hong Kong's co-hosting of the
equestrian events. First, we have to walk from Tung Chung to Pak Mung
Village. The Olympic Trail then commences, is about 5.6km and its
highest point at 227 metres. The trail passes through villages whose
history dates back more than 200 years. Structures at Pak Mong
Village, such as the entrance arch, village wall, and watch-house,
have been declared monuments. Allow a couple of leisurely hours
sauntering and the equivalent amount of time eating at Mui Wo pier.
SATURDAY August 23, 2008: Parkview to
? [slightly spooky if we finish in the dark]
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 3.30 pm outside Park 'n' Shop at Parkview (around 4-5
hours),
Description: This is a continuation of the 10th August evening
walk, and roughly of the same duration. We start off up and away and
up hill and down dale for a while, then long and flatish - there are
many ways we can tak this As this is around 4-5 hours long depending
on our route and if we are lazy or not (please bring a torch). It's
hot weather in August, but in the evenings we can get more of a work
out. Of course we will eat afterwards, probably in Shek O or Stanley.
Sun August 31, 2008:
TBA
Waiting for a leader
to come forward.
Sun Sept. 7, 2008:
TBA
Waiting for a leader
to come forward.
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Sun Oct 19, 2008: HKG Spotting Hike
Led by: Guillaume Tel:
Meet:
TBA
Description:
Spotting airplanes
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