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SATURDAY May 10, 2008: Peak Evening
Hike
Led by: Vicky and Alice Tel: 9280 0310 or 913 88 033
Meet: 4:00pm at in HK station, E1 exit, there is a information
center near Godiva
Description: We will take escalator to meet Alice in the end of
escalator, and climb half hour up to the Peak, maybe have a drink in
Pacific coffee, then climb down from Pok Fu Lam park. then take bus to
central to have very different food together: yummy Vietnam food
called "Ya-Chuang" in Wellington Street because this restaurant is so
popular, so maybe we better to make reservation first, so if any one
wants to go, PLS inform me before 5/9 Friday.
Sun May 11, 2008:
Tung Lung Chau
Led by: Angela, Tel: 9528-4251
Meet: Sai Wan Ho MTR Station (Island Line) at 9 am. We have to
walk to the
Sai
Wan Ho ferry pier at 9.45 am
Walking Time: distance is 6km, not sure of the difficulty and I
am not sure how long our merry jaunt will last (shouldn't be too
long)-- the last ferry back is 6.30 pm
Description: Tung Lung Chau is just off the tip of Clearwater
Bay Peninsula, circular in shape and about 2 km in diameter. It is
largely bare of trees with a 232 peak in the middle of the island.
This walk will take you anti-clockwise around the island and over the
peak and takes in the shorter route to Tung Lung Fort. Apparently
there are small shops selling food and drinks on the island.
Sun May 18, 2008:
Shui Lo Cho
Pools (Lantau Isl.)
Led by: Angela, Tel: 9528-4251
Meet: 9:20 at the Central Ferry Piers for the 9:30 ferry to Mui
Wo
Walking Time: 4 hours plus swimming time (all day) Description:
We'll take the bus to the Kwun Yam temple on Tai O Road (past the
turnoff for the Buddha), then walk past Ngau Kwo Tin and Lung Tsai Ng
Yuen, turn right at Man Cheung Po to Shui Lo Cho. We need to leave the
path at the bridge with the brown painted rails (see photos). After
swimming in a choice of pools you finish along the waterfront back to
Tai O. The hike is not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is
a steep scramble. Bring your swimming gear.
Sun May 25, 2008: Art "Hike" -a
ramble with a difference!
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 10:00 am at Marks and Spencers, Central Description:
Art is what you make it. Be it on top of a mountain or in the urban
jungle. While the route is still being worked out, you will be
traversing Hong Kong to some out-of-the way art "depots" and some
close to town. We'll make some "conceptual" art on top of some peak,
so wear your artistic hiking gear. Come and make your own art
statement as the weather warms up.
Sun June 1, 2008: Sha Tau Kok
Exploration
Led by: Amanda
Meet: TBC
Description: We shall start out exploring Sha Tau Kok in the
morning. Next is what we didn’t do last year – a junk trip. We shall
take a junk from the pier in Sha Tau Kok and explore the islands in
the north-eastern part of Hong Kong, e.g. Ap Chau, Crooked Island,
etc. We shall expect to see some funny rocks and the magic of nature
on those islands. The good news is we can probably take a dip into the
sea and enjoy the sun (if any) on one of the beaches nearby. And of
course, we can have a late lunch before we return to civilization.
Details and time schedule to come later.
But since Sha Tau kok is a restricted area, what you need to do now is
to sign up so that I can arrange the permit. You're welcome to bring
your kid(s), friend(s), spouse(s), dog(s), cat(s), whatever... It's
just important you let me know how many and what you're bringing with
you. Same as before, I shall divide the total cost among all those who
ACTUALLY show up. I shall also treat kid or animal as human adult, no
matter how little he, she or it is. So, you might end up paying more
than you expect. Please sign up via email
. The DEADLINE is May 18,
2008.
Sun June 8, 2008: Kap Lung Forest
trail to Lin Fa Creek basin & waterfall to Tai Lam woods trails
Led by: Keith Tel: 6050 2268
Meet: 9:30 am at KMB 51 Nina Tower Hotel bus terminus
(next to Tsuen Wan West Rail Station)
Description: Take the KMB route 51 bus at the Tsuen Wan Nina
Tower bus terminus riding thru Route Twist to Shek Kong. Ascend the Kap Lung forest trail near Shek
Kong and reach the 450 m contour line but not the ridge road. Walk
horizontally along the contour line path until the Ho Pui Reservoir is
seen. Paths are well-shaded and a bird's paradise. Instead of
descending to the Res, climb up 100m to pass the ridge road & descend
to Lin Fa (Lotus Flower) Creek basin with abandon cultivated fields.
After hearing the flipping sound of the water, walk along the twisting
shady path (not a stream trekking) and pass pools amidst valleys up to
a waterfall in the middle course. Leave the stream & by-pass Ching Fai
Tong. Enter another path in Tai Lam woods to reach Tsing Lung Tau (or
Shum Cheng, it depends).
Duration: 5-6 hours. All wooded paths are fairly easy except the
ascent at the beginning.
Sun June 15, 2008: Waiting for a leader
to come forward
SATURDAY June 21, 2008: Dragon's Back
Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 5pm at the Shau Kei Wan MTR station, Exit for the bus
terminus
Walking Time: 2 hours
Description: We will do "the back" in the cool of the evening
as the sun goes down. This gradually undulating, rather scenic amble
will provide us with enough exercise to work up a good appetite for
our usual Thai/Chinese restaurant in Shek O, the "rock (shek) beside
the sea (O)".
Sun June 29, 2008: Waiting for a leader
to come forward
Tues, July 1,
'08: Annual Democracy Elicitation Hike
Led by: Angela Tel: 9528 4251
Meet:
TBC
Description: After lunch, we'll walk with several thousand other Hong Kongers from Victoria Park to Central with joy in our hearts as we
envision freedom and democracy in our great city. Wear light clothing
and bring umbrellas as it is likely to be hot and we won't be moving
very quickly. Protest banners and mega-phones are optional.
Reservations are required if you'd like to join the lunch. If
you plan to arrive later, you can call to try to meet up, but with the
crowds, there's no guarantee we'll find you. The march starts around
3pm.
Sun July 6, 2008: Waiting for a leader
to come forward
Sun July 13, 2008: Waiting for a leader
to come forward
SATURDAY July 19: Blacks Link & Tai
Tam Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 4:45pm at Wanchai Gap playground (take Bus #15 from
Queensway outside Queensway Plaza toward the Peak and get off at the
corner of Stubbs Road and Wanchai Gap Road --about 30 minutes)
Description: We'll walk Blacks Link, then to Parkview and
around Tai Tam Reservoir ending at Tai Tam Road and a minibus ride to
Stanley and dinner. Walk takes around 2hours.
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