31 degrees with 85% humidity. It's hot, stifling and humid.

We had a really good sleep waking just before midday. The room was lovely cool and dark, so this probaly assisted us and was so different to Rome. So time to get ready and down to the Lobby where we were picked yp at 1.30PM sharp for our tour.

The tour consisted of a visit to the Peak with panaromanic views of Victoria Harbour, Aberdeen Fishing Village with a Sampan ride, Repulse Bay Lookout, Stanley Markets and a jewelery factory visit where fine jewelery is created and made.

Victoria Peak had the most amazing views. The ride up by bus was so steep and close to the edge that Clive was worried as he had the window seat. At 552M above sea level the Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island. We had our photo taken up here by the guide and a good walk around.

Then it's off to Aberdeen Fishing Village. The harbour home consists of about 600 odd junks with about 6000 inhabitants. The brightly decorated fishing trawlers also double as homes for the fishermen. Some families who live on the boats never step off them onto the mainland. Here we also had a Sam Pan Boat trip which was very interesting.

Next to the Dynasty Jewelery Factory. They make some really beautiful and expensive jewelery here. I bought Gai a Sheep Zodiac Medallion which is her Chinese Star Sign. Other jewelery included diamonds, sapphires, jade, opals and pearls.

Then the drive to the Stanley Markets which are by the fishing village of Stanley. These old markets are really one of the must go and see places as there are lots of interesting shops selling everything from silk garments, art, sports wear, Chinese costumes and jewelery and souvenirs. Very easy to get lost in the little alleys between the stalls.

Then back to our Hotel arriving there arounf 7PM. Time for a quick happy hour and then off to dinner in the restaurant again. Gai ordered the chicken - and got a WHOLE chicken whilst Clive had the Minestrone Soup and Lamb Chops. Now we know where the good lamb goes from Australia.

After tea it was up to our room for a quiet wine and then bed. Well there was the saga of the 'missing corkscrew' but I'll add that one in later on.

Chicken curry and rice from the night before.	Gai's roast duck.	It was a big meal for her.	Eat up Clive.
Heading off on our tour.	.	The Peninsula Hotel.	.
.	Jumbo Floating Restaurant.	Our Sam Pan driver.	.
.	Aberdeen Harbour.	.	.

.	.	.	The fishing boats.
.	Pet Dog on board.	.	Junks of may different shapes and sizes.
.	The back deck.	Very compact.	.
.	.	Apartments along the shore line.	The fishing fleet was in.
Docking for passengers.	.	This restaurant is huge.	.
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.	.	Cable car for Ocean Park.	Some expensive boats here too.
.	.	.	The beach.
.	Feng Shui is important in design.	.	Looking down the street.
Gai in the bus.	Smile Gai.	.	An interesting building.
Big adverts are here too.	.	The Royal Garden Hotel.	Some colourful buildings.
A decorated taxi.	.	.	.
An older building.	.	A Temple partially hidden.	.
.	Views from The Peak.	.	The Peak Tram.
We were lucky it was clear.	.	.	A busy harbour.
.	.	.	.
.	.	The clouds started rolling in.	Bamboo scaffolding.
.	A higher viewing platform.	Gai at The Peak.	Lots of boats.
.	.	Lovely spacious area here.	More work being done.
This was well done.	.	Heading back down again.	.
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There were some great views.	.	.	.
.	Dark clouds threaten us.	A covered walkway.	Jumbo Wharf.
Some very nice boats.	Here comes our ride.	.	.
.	.	.	More tourists.
.	.	Another building in progress.	The trawler fleet.
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Note the air con..	.	This has seen better days.	.
.	A trawler heading out.	.	The boat yards.
.	.	Us at the Jumbo courtesy our driver.	.
.	Zodiac sign pendants.	Across the road from the Dynasty.	A small temple.
Stanley Markets.	.	Where do you start ?.	Stanley Harbour.
.	Gai at the markets with shopping.	Definately been shopping.	.
.	More interesting buildings.	.	Yes - it's a golf course.
.	.	.	Time for traffic congestion.
The sign says it all.	.	It's starting to get dark now.	.
Back at our Hotel.	View from The Peak.