3rd public holiday since I arrived in Asia (and 2nd in HK). Today, Hongkongers "celebrate" the retrocession to China with a huge march to demand more democracy. The typhoon signal 3 did not deter protesters. Even for Hong Kong standards, the crowd was substantial - policemen everywhere and several MTR exits closed at Central.
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| the march - Hennessy Rd in Wanchai |
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| Johnston Rd is empty apart from a few taxis |
The day started with a meeting in Harbour Centre (TST) then observing a training in Wanchai so I took the Star Ferry to commute. The sea was a bit rough, but the view remains amazing. I added more photos to my already big collection of pictures of the Harbour... first ones were in 1996 when Denzil and I crossed the Harbour at night a few hours after landing in HK. The crossing has been since shortened by more land reclamations.
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| Inside nothing has changed- even the costume of the staff on board. |
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| the Star Ferry (here the Central-Wanchai) fascinates tourists too. |
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