This activity was organized by the Islamic Union of Hong Kong, the ‘first time ever in China’, as we were told over and over again by the proud, beaming, chairman/organisor.
Bard, Linda, Azam and I decided that it would be a good idea to participate, to meet other fellow bros and sis and also to see the countryside.
It was an enjoyable walk. We befriended several local Chinese Muslim brothers and sisters and it was very interesting to see the cultural differences between the groups. From housewives, teachers, government pensioners, retirees, expats (ermm…like us)…..HK Chinese, Indians, Indonesians, Filipinos and Malaysians, we made an interesting mix of ‘rombongan’ (excursion group). There was even a local anthropology student doing his PhD studies on Islamic Community in HK, I’m sure he must have a lot to write about after that trip.
As for the walk, I think we must have covered about 7-10km of the Hong Kong’s south side, from Wong Nai Chung Reservior to the Tai Tam Reservoir which is part of the Hong Kong Country Park. This time of the year is the best time for tracking and hill-walking activities. It’s not too hot and not too cold, just perfect. And with this being the first such event by the Islamic Community, each of us we were even presented with a Certificate of Participation. Wuuhuuu!!!
After that first trip in Sai Kung and now this, I kinda like these walking trips. Instead of traipsing through shopping malls and shopping heedlessly (the usual weekend activities), we use our time to explore the countryside.
Mind you, we are not aiming for the extreme sports here, it is just walking and walking……….. Sometime it goes uphill, sometimes it goes downhill. And what make it comfortable are the paved and well-directed walking trails and enough public amenities for the comfort of city slickers like us.
And if you get too lazy to walk there are numerous bbq sites for you to sit and have your lil’ bbq party. The pit is already there waiting for you!! Just bring your food and drinks, skewers and charcoal.
Rest assured, that’ll soon be on our agenda. BBQ in the park!
Ms Wannabee…the urban jungle warrior wannabee…
It was an enjoyable walk. We befriended several local Chinese Muslim brothers and sisters and it was very interesting to see the cultural differences between the groups. From housewives, teachers, government pensioners, retirees, expats (ermm…like us)…..HK Chinese, Indians, Indonesians, Filipinos and Malaysians, we made an interesting mix of ‘rombongan’ (excursion group). There was even a local anthropology student doing his PhD studies on Islamic Community in HK, I’m sure he must have a lot to write about after that trip.
As for the walk, I think we must have covered about 7-10km of the Hong Kong’s south side, from Wong Nai Chung Reservior to the Tai Tam Reservoir which is part of the Hong Kong Country Park. This time of the year is the best time for tracking and hill-walking activities. It’s not too hot and not too cold, just perfect. And with this being the first such event by the Islamic Community, each of us we were even presented with a Certificate of Participation. Wuuhuuu!!!
After that first trip in Sai Kung and now this, I kinda like these walking trips. Instead of traipsing through shopping malls and shopping heedlessly (the usual weekend activities), we use our time to explore the countryside.
Mind you, we are not aiming for the extreme sports here, it is just walking and walking……….. Sometime it goes uphill, sometimes it goes downhill. And what make it comfortable are the paved and well-directed walking trails and enough public amenities for the comfort of city slickers like us.
And if you get too lazy to walk there are numerous bbq sites for you to sit and have your lil’ bbq party. The pit is already there waiting for you!! Just bring your food and drinks, skewers and charcoal.
Rest assured, that’ll soon be on our agenda. BBQ in the park!
Ms Wannabee…the urban jungle warrior wannabee…
The well directed sign boards
The Certificate Presentation by the enthusiastic Mr Organisor
Now...isn't that exciting? But we haven't gone to that level yet....
Ms Linda in her 'I'm happy' pose, and Mr Azam trying to give that 'cool' pose (tapi tak jadi)
Beautiful background with beautiful models ...(yeah... dream on....)
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