Sunrise

I couldn't sleep again, so I stayed up til 6.30, then went out to Victoria Park for sunrise, expecting it to be deserted.....what a surprise. People in droves were making their way into the park to practice Tai Chi as the sun came up. I was actually distracted from watching the sun rise by sheer fascination at people of all ages stretching and stamping to start their Chi energies flowing before moving into their graceful and elegant mental and physical exercise. I took loads of photos, while doing my best not to distract people from the process, and then walked through the park as more groups gathered, practicing in formations that looked so beautiful.

I went for breakfast at the Wellcome Bar on Canon Street, opting for Egg, Sausage and Beans with a toasted roll - didn't think my stomach could face a beef bowl or crab rolls that early in the morning, especially after my Taiwanese meal of chicken and rice noodles last night. Halfway through breakfast an Australian lady who is also staying at the Alisan joined me. She's a frequent Hong Kong visitor and suggested I take the opportunity to go to the Peak on the tram this morning. I popped back to the guest house, washed and changed and embarked on another adventure.

This was my first time on the MTR (the Hong Kong equivanlent of the Tube), so I was a little unnerved, knowing how much busier HK can be than London, but the whole process was extremely easy - far cheaper and cleaner than the underground and nowhere near as hectic. I took the MTR as far as Central Station, then walked the mile or so to the tram station to climb to the Peak. THe tram itself travels at an angle not dissimalar to that of a rollercoaster on it's initial treck up the tracks before descent. A sign said there was standing room there, but I would imagine without using a handrail standing would be impossible.

When we reached the Peak it was all worth it. Got some souvenirs in some shops, and took some dazzling photos of the City itself from all sides.

Going to get a little rest as I think i'm heading for HK's "Soho" district, Lan Kwai Fong.