That was Hong Kong ,that was. We started the sail in at around 6.30am local, and being the sad people we are, we got up to watch.
The cruise Terminal is on Kowloon, right beside the Star Ferry terminal. Fortunately for us, the ship was moored port side to, which meant that we, on the starboard side, had a wonderful view across the water to Hong Kong island.
After a leisurely breakfast, we went for a stroll around Kowloon, and Sue managed to do some shopping. In the afternoon, we took the ferry(on the upper deck) across to HK island. From there, we moved on to Victoria Park, before taking the Tram up to Victoria peak. This is a cable controlled, rather than a funicular, railway, but the ascent is quite steep. Two trams operate together, acting as counterbalances to each other, with one coming down as the other goes up. The seats face uphill, which is fine as you go up, but a bit strange as you come down. Unfortunately, the weather was not being that kind to us, as the top was in the clouds. They did part occasionaly, to give glimpses of what lay below. We got talking to another couple off the ship. They had been to HK twice before, and had not managed to go up the Peak in clear weather on any of their visits!
After coming down, we made our way back to the ship on the Metro.
Having showered and changed, we went ashore again, to eat. On our return, we watched the lights show on the buildings on HK island opposite, which was quite spectacular. It was a lovely evening, and we sat out on the aft deck, with a drink, and listened to the various musical groups on board playing. A barbeque started at 10.30pm and we sailed at 11pm. We stayed outside, watching all the buildings on both the shores glide by.
This morning we are underway to Shanghai. The weather has changed quite markedly. No sun, the sea is rough, and about 30 knots of wind. Visibility is about 2 or 3 miles. Not sitting out weather. It is possible that we have seen the last of that, as we head further north. The ship is due in Shanghai early on Wednesday morning.
According to the Captain, since leaving Dover, we have sailed the equivalent of half way round the world.
Currently, we are 8 hours ahead of UK time.