Kung Hei Fat Choy! Today is Chinese New Year and it is the year of the dragon. Last year was the year of the rabbit. We spent last night watching the Chinese New Year Night Parade. It was very cool and had many bright and colorful and performers and dancers. We were lucky because we did a Hong Kong Island Tour which included dinner and reserved seats for the parade.
The tour, guided a nice lady named Luna, included a tram ride to Victoria Peak above Hong Kong Island and the Harbour. The tram is the steepest in the world, is over 133 years old, and extremely safe although you are leaning so far that it looks like the buildings you pass are at a 45 degree angle. Once on top, you can look over the Harbour, and the islands. Yesterday, we also saw Jackie Chan's house. For any fans, his address in Hong Kong is 99 Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, China. He has a very nice house which looks like a palace.
After seeing Mr. Chan's house, we went to an Aberdeen Fishing Village. By the way, Jackie has a big black boat with a gray cover that is docked next to the fishing village.
We took a ride on a sampan to visit the fishing village. The sampan is a wooden, Chinese boat with a roof. The people of the fishing village live on the boats all of the time, and some never get off. Luna told us that some get married on the boats by stringing a few together and don't bother getting a dress. I think these ladies are missing out big time!
I have a lot more to blog about but we have to get on a flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Talk to you later,
CC
Hi CC - trying to set up a response for JJ. Your trip sounds great!
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hi cc, its me jj your bff from school your trip sounds fun but it better be worth leaving me for sooooo long! i miss you and school is not the same with out you! well i hope your trip is going well and i much more to tell you when you come back to school from jj!
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ReplyDeleteThere is tons of notes on your desk from the girls saying they miss you. Incuding me. And since you sit next to me I kinda use your desk to put my stuff on. My mom said to take lots of pictures. Have fun. We miss you.
From Kayla
Hi Caroline,
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone is having a great time!
Having a great time with Sammy!
Enjoy the upcoming ceremonies!
Love,
Ruby and David