More photos under the cut...
A selection of photos from our holiday in Guangdong and Hong Kong in February 2007. I am very grateful to Gigi's parents for being my generous hosts and allowing me to tag along on all their trips and family occasions.
In a forest in Guangdong, near the Reservoir of the Sky -- we were driven there by the Forestry Commissioner himself, because Gigi's dad was researching a book about the area.
We drank this water, it was very sweet and clear.
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The Yao settlement, high in the misty mountains.
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Outside the temple in the Yao settlement. Gigi throws New Year firecrackers to chase away bad spirits.
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In front of the facade of San Paulo in Macau. The rest of the church was burnt down by a lightning strike.
Traditional colonial Portuguese Macanese architecture.
Our casino hotel in Macau.
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View from the apartment at the Peak, Hong Kong.
New Year flower market, Hong Kong.
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2007 was the Year of the Pig.
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Creatures at Ocean World.
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Mirrored ceiling in a cafe.
Happy Valley Race Course.
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Decorated my suitcase to make it stand out more at the airport!
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