I never thought Hong Kong would look like this! I imagined skyscrapers and alleyways and people everywhere. This is Lamma Island – a little bit of heaven on the edge of a continent.
Lamma Island’s lovely coastline
Tomorrow is Qing Ming – Tomb Sweeping Day. In China and Hong Kong, the day is spent caring for the graves of elders or visiting the local temple to burn offerings. Qing Ming 2008 the DH and I spent a few days exploring Hong Kong and Macau. A few days were definitely not enough! I can’t wait to go back.
Hong Kong’s first organic herb garden
We were lucky to have a Hong Kong native, our friend C, show us around. One morning we took a ferry to Lamma Island and walked along a well marked path from one side of the island to the other. Towards the end of the trail, we came across a lovely garden and tea house. Herboland is Hong Kong’s first organic herb garden and offers a wide variety of herbal teas for sale. I had peppermint. The DH doesn’t remember what he had. Must not have been a herb to improve memory.
C and I peruse the menu
Herboland
Hung Sing Yeh Beach, Lamma Island
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What a unique Hong Kong experience. Bookmarking this for future adventures because I would love to check out that herb garden. Have to laugh at name “Herboland”!
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There are so many hidden gems like this around the world if we could just put down our guidebooks and ask the locals for some recommendations. (Hey, I’m guilty of following LP a little too closely myself.)
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I was excited to find this place. It was really relaxing sitting there in a peaceful setting. What you don’t see in the photos (and they aren’t that great and don’t really capture the beauty…) are the fat, happy cats lounging around inside just waiting for pets.
Lucia – I laughed at Herboland, too. I half expected an “herboman” to come walking out at some point.
That looks like a great spot. Will remember when I get to Hong Kong. Nice to see that organic garden too.
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I would love to visit Hong Kong. I’ve heard it actually has some of the best hiking anywhere. What a neat little spot you discovered.
Cool experience! The view in the top picture is beautiful.
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hello from one serial expat to another! Great pictures. looking forward to reading more of your blog.
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Thanks for stopping by everyone! I love Fridays!
Ya’ll Photo Friday people.
Wait till GG decide to get her new D-80 and start experimenting with photography….. (some of these pics I took and were with the pocket camera, it does great picture anyway)
You guys should of seen the sea food feast after the walk!
Hey baby! great post XXOO
Hey DH! Yes, I should have given you credit for the photos, huh!? I’m working up a post on great feasts we’ve had – secreto iberico, the seafood on Lamma Island, Tom Yam on Koh Chang, Fabada at Casa Generosa… gah I’m hungry!
hey, I knew we’d have lots in common. I live in heredia, and my hubby studied at UNA! China sounds like a much more fun place to live, though! What is the Chinese Net Nanny?
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@Marina – the Net Nanny is just a name we have for the censorship & random blocking of websites in China. For some reason, your blog is unavailable without a proxy. I can’t guess why!
@Nik – We only had 2 days really, so we are saving Lantau for our next trip, possibly next month!
You’re right, I never pictured Hong Kong like this. I love a good tea, and that looks like the perfect place to have one.
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Tomb Sweeping Day! I guess there truly is a day for everything!
Great shots. Thanks for sharing.
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