Oct 23:
One of a Kind
SCMPost:
"It certainly lives up to its
name, OOAK, which stands for
One of a Kind.
Besides his documented love for
food, it's no surprise then that
one other key passion informs
Leung's love for quality,
lived-in design: family.
OOAK Lamma, a
picturesque home built with
timber reclaimed from an old
fishing boat on HK's
Lamma Island, now serves as a
private kitchen run by Leung's
daughter Stefanie. Accessible
only by boat, it comprises two
former village houses the
buildings lovingly restored to
be a safe haven for a select
number of lucky guests."
More info and discussion...
Oct 22:
'From Complaint to
Correction? 1.5 Days. Hurrah!'
Liz Gower:
"Happy to cite yet another
example of HK Electric's
willingness to clear up the
messes left by their contractors
(although methinks t'would be
well worth them tightening up
the contracts such that the
contractors don't make such
pig's ears of their jobs).
This is a small but irritating
bugbear: the spillage of
concrete into nature after
resurfacing a path post trench
excavation.
It's a personal bête-noir, so I
won't stop making complaints
about it despite it seeming
petty in the greater scheme of
environmental destruction.
The before photos show the
slap-dash infill with blobs of
concrete all over the shop. The
after photos because HK
Electric listened and
made good. From
complaint to correction? 1.5
days. Hurrah!"
Oct 21:
September Highlights
Oct 20:
HK Electric Online Quarterly
Oct 19:
Travel & Tour World Feat. Lamma
Travel&Tour World:
"The Family Trail on Lamma
Island in Hong Kong provides
those needing to take a break
from the city's towering
buildings with all the coastal
views, charming villages and
pleasant walks they may need.
The
HK Tourism Board
draws emphasis to the various
walk routes on the northern side
of Lamma Island, but also
mentions that the Island has
wider family-oriented routes.
These routes include beaches,
such as the ones located near
Pak Kok Shan down to Pak
Kok Pier, as well as a
variety of popular seafood eats
along the walking route.
The Lamma Island Family Trail
offers a refreshing alternative
to crowded shopping districts
and busy urban attractions. The
HK Tourism Board identifies Yung Shue Wan
in northern Lamma as a starting
point for exploring tree-lined
paths, coastal viewpoints and
traditional communities.
Visitors can combine outdoor
recreation with a closer look at
the island's peaceful
surroundings and local
lifestyless.
The northern route leads towards Pak Kok Shan,
where walkers can enjoy
panoramic views of the
surrounding islands and waters.
Visitors can continue towards
Pak Kok Tsui and Pak Kok
Kau Tsuen, encountering
gardens, wild herbs and village
scenery. This combination of
accessible hiking and
traditional island character
makes the destination
particularly appealing to
travellers seeking quieter
experiences..."
Read more...
Oct 18:
Great Lamma Seed Migration
Liz Gower:
"Went for a dog walk in
short-cut Lycra.
Regrets, I have
a few."
Forget boars, snakes and
typhoons. The most annoying
predator on Lamma this October
is a grass seed smaller than a
grain of rice, armed with
microscopic hooks.
Liz
discovered the dark side of seed
dispersal.
Scientists call it seed
dispersal. Lamma residents call
it "Why is my washing machine
full of seeds?" Every autumn,
countless tiny travellers
attempt a free ride on
dogs, socks, and unsuspecting
humans's clothing.
I've AI-upscaled Liz's photo and
asked AI about it:
"...Many Lamma walkers report
that October to December is peak
"seed season", when trails
around: Ling Kok Shan, the
Family Trail, Mo Tat, Tai Peng,
and overgrown village edges.
Modern hiking leggings, fleece,
socks, and synthetic sportswear
are almost the perfect seed
trap..."
More info...
Plus some
expert advice from
Liz on removing these seeds.
Same trousers as above, waiting to be
tweezed:
Oct 17:
Skimming the Treetops to
Lamma's Hidden Lake
tenten.fpv on Instagram:
"Skimming the treetops into
Lamma's hidden lake. Gliding low
over the serene waters of
Ex-Lamma Quarry."
Oct 16:
Fun Day Beach Music Festial
Lamma Fun Day
returns on 14th November 2026,
even bigger and better than
before! With almost 50 acts to
keep you entertained across 4
stages, you'll be spoilt for
choice from morning to night!
The
artist lineup
is already starting to take
shape, though there's much more
to come, so be sure to check the
LFD 2026 timeline
regularly for the latest
updates!
As usual, there'll be lots more
besides music, with the annual
Lamma8 race, arts & crafts
bazaar, Lamma Fun Day auction,
and plenty of food and drinks
options to keep you fed and
watered. The countdown is on,
see you all on 14th Nov!
Oct 15:
Yacht Marinas at the Ex-Lamma
Quarry?
HK Free Press:
"The government has unveiled
plans to provide hundreds of new
moorings by expanding the
Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter
and building new marinas at the
former Lamma Quarry at Sok Kwu
Wan...
These projects, however, are
expected to take at least five
years to complete, and will
still leave a large gap between
local supply and demand..."
Oct 14:
ORANGEY
Orange seems to be a dominant
colour of many of my
Lamma-related photos over the
last few years...
Oct 11:
Tsz Shan Monastery
Have you ever been to this place
with the huge Guan Yin statue,
the Goddess of Mercy?
"It
was completed as part of the
monastery project that opened to
the public in April 2015. The
statue itself is 76 metres high
overall, consisting of a
70‑metre bronze-cast white Guan
Yin figure.
[en.wikipedia.org]
The monastery and the statue
were financed by the Li Ka Shing
Foundation: land acquisition,
construction, and operating
expenses of the monastery
project, more than HK$3.3
billion."
Photos from our guided tour...
Highly recommended!
All-free entry, tour, snacks and
coffee!
Oct 5:
'One T8 and Done?
"So far in 2026, HK has
had only 1 separate tropical cyclone
that required a No. 8 signal or
higher. Typhoon Noul (see image)
reached No. 9 last month.
For comparison, having only one
T8-or-above event by early
October is on the quiet side for
Hong Kong.
2023: busiest
recent season with 5 separate
T8+ episodes and Saola reaching
T10.
2024: comparatively
quiet, with only Yagi requiring
a T8.
2025: only 2 T8+
episodes, but Wipha reached
T10."
Oct 4:
'Rebuilt Ferry Pier Is
Finally Open'
Dan
James: "The rebuilt ferry
pier is finally open.
Here's
what it looks like, together
with a comparison photo from
August 1989 (my first month on
Lamma)."
What has Dan James been up to since
the, especially since becoming a
Laudable Lamma Luminary
in the many Lamma-zine stories,
photo shoots and honorable
mentions in the 24 years of the
Lamma-zine's existence?
Click here...
P.S.
Mute Planet:
"I'm sure most of us are
relieved to have a spacious
ferry pier operating again after
years of construction.
Enjoy
this rare moment view of the
"double pier" while it lasts -
before they dismantle the
temporary one. Better get those
bikes moved, too!"
P.S.1. The old Yung
Shue Wan Ferry Pier opened on 4
September 1987, almost 40 years
ago. How will it look like after
the next rebuild in 40 years or
so?
P.S.2. Within 1 day of
opening,
heated discussions
about bike parking arrangements
at the new pier erupted...
Oct 3:
Trimeresurus Albolabris
"October was not just a time of
turning leaves, but a time for
snakes as well - foraging
through the cooling weeks to
prepare themselves for winter
sleep.
In this case, a Bamboo Pit Viper
(Trimeresurus albolabris) wends
his way along a nighttime path.
Beautiful to look at, but do not
touch. This emerald green snake
is highly aggressive and bites
readily, and the venom will land
you painfully in hospital.
If you look closely, you'll see
he's also carrying a passenger
on his back. Risky travel
indeed! [Photo: Mark
Malby]"
Oct 2:
HK Regulations vs. Lamma Island
Realities
"The ultimate National Day
challenge: navigating Hong Kong
regulations vs. Lamma Island
realities."
Oct 1:
Francis' Quarterly Blog, Vol. 4
"Today, October 1st, marks the
77th anniversary of the founding
of the People's Republic of
China.
I wish our country continued
prosperity and peace for our
people; may technological
innovation progress rapidly and
development move forward by
leaps and bounds; may people
live and work in comfort,
healthy in body and mind, as we
all move together toward a
better future.
"In recent years, the country has
advanced quickly in areas like
technological innovation, new
energy, artificial intelligence,
and advanced manufacturing, with
achievements that are widely
recognized.
Recently, President Xi Jinping
visited the United States, and
several leaders of major U.S.
tech companies were invited to
the state banquet, including
Tesla, SpaceX, AMD, NVIDIA, and
Apple...."
Read more...
