Report
From Newsletter #3:
The hiking event is back after two years. It happened on October 28, and this time the route is from Siu Sai Wan to Shek O. The journey started at the McDonald’s in Island Resort where our ten participants gathered and mingled. The first part of the trail was all uphill. After about 30 minutes of moderate hike, we reached a kiosk that is a hot spot for trekkers to take rest. Although it was late October, the temperature was still stubbornly standing above 25 degrees Celsius. Complimentary boiled water prepared by volunteers in the kiosk became a sought after commodity. After a short rest, we moved on to go up for about 500 steps of stairs and arrived at a viewing pavilion. From there a stunning view from eastern Kowloon to Chai Wan to Shek O came into view. On the north side, we oversaw ships and yachts going in and out of the Victoria Harbour via Lei Yue Mun. On the south end was the charismatic Shek O peninsula and a beautiful golf course.
The trail then went from uphill to downhill while the scenery changed from city to country. About twenty minutes of descend, the edge of the south end of Big Wave Bay emerged. Moving closer to our destination, we began to hear the noise of the weekend crowd from the beach. Big Wave Bay, as its name implies, is popular for surfing because of its strong waves and ease of access. Herds of surfers scattered all over the bay. On the beach, still sunbathers and running kids and dogs constituted an interesting picture of calm and motion. We spent some time on the beach to share that atmosphere until someone reminded us that it was “chow time”. We had a Thai lunch at a simple restaurant nearby.
The hiking was officially over but some of the participants decided to walk over to Shek O. After twenty minutes of walk on a road without sidewalk, we turned into a road that passed through the Shek O Country Club and led us to a little known tranquil part of Shek O. Then we went on to visit the popular Shek O beach and streets before leaving.
We hope every participant had a pleasant hike and will join our next hiking event.
Invitation
The popular hiking event is coming again. It has been 3 years since we last organized our own hiking event. We had quite a big group and we hope we have an even bigger group this round.
We will hike from Siu Sai Wan to Big Wave Bay. Details are as follows:
Date: October 28 (Sunday)
Time: 10am
Gathering point: McDonald’s at Island Resort (Shop 11B on G/F., Island Resort Mall, 28 Siu Sai Wan Road, Siu Sai Wan)
Trail Information: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/healthy/hiking/en/road_sky2.php
Damage: Bring your own stuffs
Light lunch will follow the hiking. Friends and family are welcome.
RSVP. Please leave your phone number to us at hongkong@alumni.utexas.net, and please also let us know if you are bringing anyone along with you.
May the ‘Horns be with you!
Disclaimer: Due to the nature of hiking as a physical activity, please ensure that you are healthy and fit enough to participate. By participating in the event, you declare that you are fit to participate in such event and agree to release Hong Kong Texas Exes and all its officers, members, and other participants from any and all legal claims and liabilities arising out of your voluntary attendance at and participation in the hiking event.
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