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Fisherman Walking on Water?

May 30 - But at least one of them prefers to fish OFF the pier.

Forest School Open Day

May 29 - "Sessions for all ages, including Therapeutic Wellness sessions."

Bike Park Overload?

May 19 - Pak Kok ferry pier bike park is getting so busy!

Inspired by The Guardian

May 2 - My little Creative Experiments have even been shared on Newsworthy HK.

Lamma 500!

May 1 - "Gold medals went to Lamma Dragons..."

May 30:  Fisherman Walking on Water?

The new Pak Kok ferry pier is becoming almost home for many hobby fishermen. There are often more of them lingering on the pier for hours than ferry passengers (see right side of the pier).

But at least one of them prefers to fish OFF the pier, like on this tiny, one-person island, sometimes used for flying flags.

At lowest tide, this mini-island is revealed:

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May 29:  Forest School Open Day

"Our regular sessions for toddlers and young ones as well camps/sessions for older kids and as new additions, Therapeutic Wellness and Woodcraft for Wellness workshops and sessions for teens as well.

We are taking bookings now for the autumn term: forest school and nature-based wellness programs PLUS private rentals for birthday parties, celebrations, yoga and wellness workshops, movie nights, photo shoots and much more!!"

P.S. June 4: Open Day video

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May 19:  Bike Park Overload?

Pak Kok ferry pier bike park is getting so busy!

Whoaaah! The number of bikes has been DOUBLING since yesterday at the Pak Kok ferry pier bike park! Soon the 5 bike hoops MIGHT not be sufficient anymore!

Meanwhile, this is what might happen to your bike during the regular clean-outs of the massively overflowing large bike park at the YSW ferry pier:

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May 16:  Power Interruption Report

Report issued by HK Electric HQ in 44 Kennedy Road:

HK Electric Submits Investigation Report on Power Interruption Incident

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May 2:  Inspired by The Guardian

My little Creative Experiments above have even been shared on the Newsworthy HK FB page, titled DISGRUNTLED LAMMA islanders fight back ...
They've got another 142 Reactions so far.

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May 1:  Lamma 500!

"The Lamma500 dragon boat races took place on Tai Wan To yesterday, Sunday, with international-standard 500m and 1000m races for men's, women's and mixed teams.
Gold medals went to Lamma Dragons Pink, Lamma Dragons Youth, Dragonflies, Lamma (North) Dragons, Lady Buzz, Buzz Dragons, Team Mushu and Buzz Dragon Green."

Photos: Tom Grundy/HKFP.

P.S. Team Lamma show paddle power:

"Dragon-boat club has a long, proud tradition that has embraced the expat community and helped shape the fabric of the island." 

 

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