The third leg of our trip home ended in Vancouver were we spent one night in the downtown area. We were tired after our trip over the Pacific Ocean and laid low. We rested, went out for dinner, got some exercise by walking around, then went back to our hotel room to get some rest. The next day, the fourth leg of our journey, we flew into Regina where we were greeted by Hoss's Dad. He so kindly agreed to pick us up at the airport, and after a short visit, he delivered us to the bus depot where we finally made the last leg of our journey to Melville. Tim and Kim Ziola kindly picked us up and took us to our house. We are forever grateful for their kindness, for picking up where Addison left off (he went to Saskatoon for 2 months to go to Millwright school), for snow removal from our gigantic driveway, for picking up mail, and watering plants, checking the house, and I think Kim even dusted a bit!! We are truly blessed to have Kim and Tim in our lives, and soon they will become family!! I am so excited for our kids' wedding this summer!
Well, that is a rap for our 2016 travel adventures!! Now the question is...where to next year???
Friday 15 April 2016
Temple Street Night Market
Our excursion for the day with the 'hop on hop off bus' ended at the Temple Street Night Market where we came to find a meal. We then made our way home via subway and trolley car.
We met this young man and his friend, who were from Beijing, when we sat down to order a meal. We have had many experiences where Asians want to include us in their pictures, so we also take pictures. They were generous and wanted to share their Chinese wine with us. We enjoyed their friendliness and company, but maybe not so much the wine!
The Hand Over
Hong Kong, the Territories, and the island of Kowloon were handed back by the Brits to the Chinese in 1997. The official ceremony took place at this site.
Hong Kong Continued
More sights of this beautiful city that we now love!
People live in apartments.
Tons of construction going on.
Not everyone lives in an apartment. It looks like Hong Kong has its issues with poverty also!
We saw dozens and dozens of cranes scattered throughout the city with many building projects on the go!
The laundry hanging outside the window is a common site.
People live in apartments.
Sampam Boat Tour
The Sampam tourist boat toured us around to where the Tanka people live. The Tankas or boat people have traditionally lived on junks in coastal parts of China. Many live onshore nowadays, but there are a few who still live on their boats and pursue fishing as a livelihood. Historically, the Tankas were considered to be outcasts and sometimes referred to as sea gypsies. A few Tanka people have found their way into the waters of Hong Kong and have made their home there.
The boat we took to see the Tanka people.
Our Captain...a man of few words!
A floating restaurant
I don't think these yacht owners are related to the Tanka!
The boat we took to see the Tanka people.
I don't think these yacht owners are related to the Tanka!
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