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, 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.