Arrival at Hong Kong and this ugly mug was waiting for me. Ryan, my college roomie and best bud. (I managed to make the entire trans-pac flight without getting out of my seat!)
A quick train and bus ride to the waterfront in Kowloon
Chinese bag pipers and drums at the underground.
A quick train ride under the channel to Hong Kong Center
Dried shark fins
Yes, you read that right. The signs on the door say "We buy gallstones."
Dried lizards, sea horses, sea stars, sea cucumbers, etc... yum
Crazy, beautiful city with a mix of ancient and modern
From our hotel on the waterfront, we can see the Star Ferry terminal and this crazy construction project.
Star Ferry terminal, Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak
Funicular railway to Victoria Peak
Steep stairway next to the rail way and a small patch of jungle mixed in with the city.
Kowloon and HK Centeral
Proof that the man behind the camera really was there, I promise, it won't happen often.
Ryan shows his best side
South side of the island and south China Sea at dusk
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The new Victoria Peak tram terminal
The city center puts on an animated light show
HK center and Kowloon, very long exposure
Ladies and Gentlemen, lock up your daughters, we have arrived.
Western style toilets...
Giant Ryan
The leaning city of Hong Kong
Ryan tram surfing
Eli style photo
Sorry... had to be done.
You woke me up at what time to fly to Bangkok?
Seriously, we're in China... do you need to wear that shirt?
Bangkok's international airport doubles as a golf course. No, seriously.
Arival at Kathmandu, Nepal and the ensuing madness of moving hundreds of pounds of gear
10 people need how many bags?
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The gang, Dorthy, Jeff, Chiara, Robyn, Kevin, Kerry, John, Brian, Ryan
...and yours truely, Matt
