So last weekend, with Arnaud in town, I took the opportunity to do something touristy and hopped on a ferry boat to Lamma, an island a half hour or so from HK, know for its tranquility, lush green vegetation and calm. Here I was hoping to find some peace and quiet, something thats rare in HK. I was also looking forward to the opportunity to see some green, maybe a few birds and some wildlife. Basically to escape the concrete jungle for a couple of hours. Instead I discovered a mass of people, pathed hiking paths (prefect for pushchairs) and an enormous electric power station....
I hadn't come with any intentions to go swimming and the sight of the Mr Burn's-esque power station would have quickly dissolved any I may have had but to some being able to bathe in the shadow of this monster seems a treat, I even think an attraction! Maybe its the amazingly warm water, or curious underwater plants and animals ...
Mind you, except swmimming there is very little you can do here if you follow the rules laid out on the public information boards.
Although there may be no silence and the scenary may leave much to be desired the seafood on the island is great, although check carefully the name of the restaurant before deciding where to dine.
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