Hong Kong - Day Five - Typhoon Warning!!!!
Bring in your children the typhoon is coming!!! As of 15:15 today, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a stage one warning for a typhoon, on path to give a direct hit to Hong Kong on Wednesday. Rain and storms have already arrived! T1 is the current warning, T10 is full blown Hurricane. Watch this space, quite fancied a typhoon and looks like I might be getting my wish. On another note, some hacker with nothing better to do with their time has spammed by Twitter and now it's been suspended. Still waiting for Twitter to reply to my support request, all very frustrating. These people really need to get out more.
Luckily we've managed to get our day done with before the T1 was issued and the rain & storms appeared. Views over HK are not so good at the moment. It's been a very different day today, instead of heading into the hustle & bustle of the Hong Kong metropolis, it's been out in a different direction to the countryside and lovely scenic views of Ngong Ping.
By far the best way to get there is the 25minute ride on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car. Some absolutly fantastic sights from these cars, most of which i can't upload to here but will be uploading to facebook. The whole reason for heading up there was to see the impressive Tian Tan Buddha. This is the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the entire world. At 110 feet tall, it can be seen from miles away and is a brilliant sight. 200 odd steps to the top but some great photo ops when you're there. It was really nice today to see a different part of Hong Kong, and to be able to get out into the country side. It never ceases to fascinate me just how green this city is.
I have to give a mention to the excellent Octopus System in place around Hong Kong. It's main use is very similar to the Oyster Card on board London Transport Systems, but the Octopus card can also be used in shops and other stores to pay for items. It's an excellent system and very well though through, does make like easier, especially for residents. You can even get your change from purchases put onto this card.
As you can see it's along way home! I have to say that it is kind of weird being one of the taller people on the underground, usually i'm one of the shortest. Anyway, i'm off to research typhoon shelters and track its path, it's all very exciting, never been in a typhoon before. I bet after all this it won't happen. Still planning the next few days, tomorrow we're off to visit Hong Kong Park, the Hong Kong Museum of History and then the world famous Temple Street Night Market! Ciao for now!
Bring in your children the typhoon is coming!!! As of 15:15 today, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a stage one warning for a typhoon, on path to give a direct hit to Hong Kong on Wednesday. Rain and storms have already arrived! T1 is the current warning, T10 is full blown Hurricane. Watch this space, quite fancied a typhoon and looks like I might be getting my wish. On another note, some hacker with nothing better to do with their time has spammed by Twitter and now it's been suspended. Still waiting for Twitter to reply to my support request, all very frustrating. These people really need to get out more.
Luckily we've managed to get our day done with before the T1 was issued and the rain & storms appeared. Views over HK are not so good at the moment. It's been a very different day today, instead of heading into the hustle & bustle of the Hong Kong metropolis, it's been out in a different direction to the countryside and lovely scenic views of Ngong Ping.
By far the best way to get there is the 25minute ride on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car. Some absolutly fantastic sights from these cars, most of which i can't upload to here but will be uploading to facebook. The whole reason for heading up there was to see the impressive Tian Tan Buddha. This is the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the entire world. At 110 feet tall, it can be seen from miles away and is a brilliant sight. 200 odd steps to the top but some great photo ops when you're there. It was really nice today to see a different part of Hong Kong, and to be able to get out into the country side. It never ceases to fascinate me just how green this city is.
I have to give a mention to the excellent Octopus System in place around Hong Kong. It's main use is very similar to the Oyster Card on board London Transport Systems, but the Octopus card can also be used in shops and other stores to pay for items. It's an excellent system and very well though through, does make like easier, especially for residents. You can even get your change from purchases put onto this card.
As you can see it's along way home! I have to say that it is kind of weird being one of the taller people on the underground, usually i'm one of the shortest. Anyway, i'm off to research typhoon shelters and track its path, it's all very exciting, never been in a typhoon before. I bet after all this it won't happen. Still planning the next few days, tomorrow we're off to visit Hong Kong Park, the Hong Kong Museum of History and then the world famous Temple Street Night Market! Ciao for now!
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