Lunchtime O'Booze....

The intrepid explorers at lunch in the only restaurant on Po Toi Island (the other three 'mysteriously' burned down).  

Time Out.....

Judy & Peter taking a break from lunch... enjoying the view (and a ciggy no doubt!)  

Cheung Chau Explorers On Po Toi Island

Saturday 27th May - Squally thunderstorms failed to deter the hearty; a junk trip to Po Toi, come rain or shine! In fact there was very little of either and a good time was had by all.... Judy & Pete standing on the neck of Turtle Rock!  

Junk Trip To The Soko Islands....

The Cheung Chau Explorers (led by the veritable Livingstone Numnum), paid a visit to the nearby Soko Islands. Very enjoyable stomp through swamps, long grass and snakepits in my mountaineering flip-flops! Behind me is Nick The Gnome, followed by Trigg in the blue t-shirt. If I get any more photo's, I'll post them in the next few days. Rumour has it we are off to Po Toi Island on the 27th May, which without doubt will be fantastic! In the meantime, thanks to Martin Williams and Adam.... an excellent day!  

Alf.....

This is Alf, a cat I got from the SPCA in Hong Kong. After we moved to Cheung Chau, Alf disappeared (presumed Catnapped). He was seen by his previous owner in Peng Chau and hasn't been seen since.... that was about 2 years ago.  

Susanna In Thailand...

My sister in Thailand with Patrick's family (another beautfiul photo!)  

Susanna & Christopher

Susanna in the peak of health, with Patrick's son, Christopher  

Typhoons Past.... and Future?

A freighter beached on Cheung Chau during Typhoon Rose, I think (if you know differently, please do let me know!). The first typhoon of the season (Typhoon Chanchu) appears to be heading straight towards us.... for the latest, click the HK Observatory link  

Old Cheung Chau 2

  

Cheung Chau From The Air!

We live to the east of the stadium/running track.... on top of a cliff with views of Hong Kong Island, Lamma, Kowloon & Hei Ling Chau  

My Home Town....

The Centre of Long Eaton in Derbyshire where I spent my youth. Not sure about the date of this photo, but looking at the model of Barton's bus and the prams, I would reckon it was taken in the early 70's.  

Have You Been Playing With The Spray Starch?

One of my favourite photos! My brother Patrick & his youngest daughter... I thought of many captions for this delightful picture, but I think it's best to come up with one of your own!  

My brother Patrick & his family, who live in Bangkok. We were happy to visit them in April 05 - long time no see!  

Tsim Sha Tsui

Star Ferry and Ocean Terminal taken from a Heliservices chopper  

Taken in Macao about three years ago....  

The "boathouse"

This is where we stayed in Koh Samet; a fishing trawler converted into two "rooms" - wish we were there to watch them drag this boat up the beach!!  

Eric!

This is Eric the lizard; he lived outside our "boathouse" in Koh Samet. Every morning he would wait on top of the shell to wish us a good morning....  

  

With the digital revolution, there are more cameras than participants!  

Waiting for the parade....  

The Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2006  

More of the same, click the link on the right to see more of the Bun Festival...  

Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2006

Shots from this year's Bun Festival; many of the floats feature children appearing to stand on the top of a bird, stick or in mid-air! Of course it's all an illusion, but very well created!  

Peter & Judy In Guilin

  

The Crystal Bridge, Guilin