A Meditative Trip to the Outlying Island in Hong Kong
Lamma Island half-day fun
Did you know Hong Kong is not only famous for its high rise, harbour views, and food but also its outlying islands?
Hong Kong, being surrounded on three sides by water, has a total of 263 outlying islands that have over 500 m2 in area.
However, many of these bigger islands have been developed, for example, Tsing Yi has huge residential apartments, Tung Chung hosts the Hong Kong International Airport, and Lantau Island has various luxurious apartment complexes.
Lamma Island, the third largest outlying island, is free of cars, chain stores, and pollution, and has always been a leisure spot for locals and tourists to be away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong City. Its main industries were fishing and plastic (decades ago); now, it has a multicultural community of Chinese, Indians, Thais, Turks, Japanese, and many other Westerners with cute and local ethnic cafes and handicraft stores.
Some foreigners who prefer rural nature and peace live there and take the ferry (about 30 minutes) to ride to The Central business district for work.
We can imagine this place would look the same in the 1950s and 1960s as today so it is only appropriate to share the photos in black and white and participate in Anne Bonfert ‘s November Monthly Challenge-Gray at the Globetrotters!
What does a half-day activity look like?
Last year, my father and I took the ferry from The Central Pier to Yung Shue Wan, the main village of Lamma Island. He is always so proud as a senior citizen because his ferry ride costs only USD1.50, half-priced as compared to the regular fare.
Our itinerary includes hiking on scenic trails, walking on hidden paths, strolling along the beach, listening to the waves, and being carefree.
We also took a rest and did some breathing exercises at the rest stops.
When it was dinner time, we located an Indian restaurant. Lamma Island is famous for seafood, but it is filled with many European and Asian cuisines.
How pleasant to dine facing the sea and sunset with a delicious Mango Lassi in hand?
And before we left the area, we took in the beautiful sunset — no matter what our day is like today, we know the sun sets and rises again.
Tomorrow is another day!
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~Ghandi
Thank you for joining me on a contemplative trip to Lamma Island.
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