18/10/07 - Away from the crowds

Hong Kong still has some impressive beaches, although new buildings are going up at a rapid rate and I fear for the future. 

The strangely shaped building in Repulse Bay has replaced Royden Court, which used to house serving British officers and their families. 

The Repulse Bay Hotel has been eclipsed by high rise flats.

Deep Water Bay is relatively unspoilt.  All the bathing areas in Hong Kong have been surrounded by protective booms since shark remains were discovered.

Stanley Harbour was tranquil on the day we visited.

We made a brief visit to Aberdeen Harbour, pursued all the way from the bus stop and along the waterfront by an elderly lady determined to sell us a ride on one of the many sampans.  These are mainly for tourists now.  The families who once lived aboard ramschackle wooden junks have mostly moved into the nearby high rise flats.