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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:09 am Post subject: |
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Glad you like the pics!
No wildlife yesterday yitian but today ...
In the morning I went again to High West because the visibility today was as amazing as yesterday.
No leaves on that tree only a few beautiful flowers which look sooo nice against the blue sky
And an amazing creature about the size of my hand.
Anyone know the name?
I have a new favorite spot, up at High West my back pack likes it there too.
Clear visibility from High West
In the afternoon I joined a hiking meetup. We went from Wong Ngai Chung reservoir along Tsz Lo Lan Shan Path to Stanley. Nice walk mostly in the shades.
Repulse Bay from above
Along in the catchwater (about 1,5m below us) ... I spottet a snake. This time I recognized it, that`s a Bamboo Pit Viper, nocturnal actually. And the bite is "nasty but seldom fatal". If treated in time. Characteristic is the triangular head and a reddish end of the tail.
Zoom in if you dare.
She is a beauty isn`t she?
Tomorrow morning I will go for a run. Since I`m preparing for a 10k run and this holiday interrupts my training schedule - a lot, I guess I should get a bit busy. In the afternoon I will meet a dear friend. Not sure if I post any pics tomorrow. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Creepy snake, but beautiful indeed .
Enjoy good time with friends tomorrow . |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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I completely agree wirh yitian.
Have much fun with your friends today , Heike ! |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Thanks yitian and Helga, I had a wonderful time.
I met Agnes today and she took me biking to Tai Po. It was very nice to ride along the waterfront.
Nice bridge
And some beautiful blossoms on a tree in a nearby park.
Up close
As for tomorrow it`s about the same schedule as today, I`ll go for a run in the morning and meet a friend afterwards. No idea if I can post pics. _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Wish I were there .....biking with both of you along the waterfront ) ..although I guess I would'nt be able to keep your speed
Cordial greetings to all of you, admirably sportive HongKongers
Have another joyful day tomorrow !
Cheers ! |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to hear you had a good time, biking around .
I did some search and found the name of the insect you posted yesterday is "walkingstick", and it is vegetarian.....
Here are two pics from the web:
close-up head shot
Now I wonder what is the name of the tree with red flowers on top
Keep enjoying Hong Kong, and be careful with triangle headed creatures . |
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Tony-addict
Joined: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you so much Safran !
We had a great time together and wish you could join too,
Miss u much with a hug !
Keep up the operation Heiki and looking forward to read more from you, esp.
the beautiful photos ! |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Helga, you easily could have kept up with our biking speed.
Wow yitian, thanks for the research! A walkingstick. At least a peaceful creature.
_________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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wow.....impressive pics, yitian
Heike you meanwhile could publish a special tourist-guide "Meeting amazing HK's fauna and flora ".....for biking and walking visitors
Nice to see you here again, dear seldom HK-friend Miss you too ... and send you a big warm hug as well.
From "Little Dragon-Town"
PS
Heike you will hopefully still bel there to visit the Red Carpet of HKFA this year ....on Sunday 19 th ? Wish you to get a very good place in the crowd to shoot some nice pics .....maybe even from dear Tony ?
BEST OF LUCK. for everyone there ! |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 4:28 am Post subject: |
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Safran wrote: | Heike you meanwhile could publish a special tourist-guide "Meeting amazing HK's fauna and flora ".....for biking and walking visitors |
Helga, this would be a hard task, the very best pics are in my heart.
And as for sunday, I have an appointment sunday afternoon/evening.
Today. In the afternoon I went to my beloved Lamma for a relaxing hike along the family trail.
Yung Shue Wan and in the background you can see hills of Lantau.
Power station on Lamma and left of/behind it you can see Cheung Chau, those two hills barely connected.
Beautiful hills of Lamma, the highest is Mount Stenhouse. One day I will be up there as well. Hopefully.
Another full zoom moment. This is taken from above the old quarry on Lamma. This is Repulse Bay. On the right you can see two hills called The Twins who are part of hiking trail Wilson Trail Stage 1. If the weather permits I will walk that part which goes from Stanley to Parkview.
Sok Kwu Wan from the lookout pavillon above the old quarry.
And another beautiful colour combination, don`t know the name though - again.
... enjoy ... _________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks again for the beautiful pics with nice introduction
Enjoy Sunday afternoon/evening
As for the nameless plant, I would guess the pretty red seeds are poisonous, judging by the color as well as the fact no one eats them . However, I could be wrong . |
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Tin-Yau
Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Posts: 1165 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 4:33 am Post subject: |
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I`m glad you like the photos yitian!
I agree with the red fruit, you might be right.
Today I went to Tai Tam Reservoir upon recommendation, of which I`m very grateful because it`s such a nice and calm place. And if time permits I like to come back on a weekday when it`s not so crowded.
That is the upper reservoir, as you can also see, today it was very cloudy/foggy.
One the way a sign said "Mount Parker 45 Min" and I thought, let`s give it a try. But as mentioned before, it was cloudy and there was absolutely nothing to see except fog - that was a bit creepy.
On the way down I saw another moving thing on the road but this time it was really only a worm. It was about 25cm long. Isn`t it beautiful?
That is a map of the reservoir. I went all the way down to Tai Tam road.
Colourful woods
... and butterfly. And no yitian, I didn`t sing to calm it down.
... so nice
_________________ Water which is too pure has no fish. |
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Safran
Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Posts: 2612 Location: Austria
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:28 am Post subject: |
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Dear Heike
It became a liked daily ritual meanwhile, to watch your nice 1A quality HK pics ...and to read your explaining lines - day by day .... and I really enjoy
Besides your further HK explorations, I wish you a special ....most joyful and exciting experience on Sunday
Have much fun.....all happy together |
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yitian
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 2173 Location: United States
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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It must be a very long trail from where you were, all the way down - passing both reservoirs - to Tai Tam road. The foggy mystic path, looked very nice to me . Little creatures you saw added another layer to your excitement .
Look forward to seeing your pictures from Sunday .
Enjoy . |
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sparkles_n15
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 276 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Why are there so many insects and reptiles in HK?!?
I think you just scared me off from hiking in the future. Haha
Enjoy your time in the city~ |
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