The designs in Hong Kong dollars are artistic and intelligent. Some of them look far to pretty to spend! The Chinese Yuan has some nice artwork too. I especially like the 20 Yuan note with the Cormorant fisherman in Yangshou on the back. American money by contrast is some of the ugliest in the world.…

I've never seen more neon than in Hong Kong. Even Las Vegas has nothing on this place in terms of that colorful electric glow. It's tough to truly appreciate it as you get pushed by the crowd as soon as you step onto the sidewalk. Rolex has some of the bigger signs on Nathan Road,…

How nice for one of these cool junks to zip by as I'm admiring the lights over Victoria Harbor! This is from the Kowloon side, facing Hong Kong. The view goes on for miles, but there is only so much you can capture in a single frame. It's all breathtaking and busy. I haven't found…

I arrived in Hong Kong in the late afternoon. It is a huge, bustling metropolis not unlike New York. Lots of signs in English. Reverting back to Chinese ownership hasn't changed it much I guess. All of the amenities of an American city are here, including 110 power! My hotel has 50 wireless options, but…

Crossing from China to Hong Kong, (which is part of China), requires three checkpoints in which you unload all of your luggage, wait in line, fill out a form to leave or enter, xray your stuff, clear your passport and visa and reload your luggage. You do this three times in five miles! It seems…

I hate to leave the Ping An village so soon, but it just isn't my time to spend eternity in heaven. I must race down the mountain and catch a flight to Shenzen and find a way to Hong Kong. My brief time here was peaceful, but one heck of a workout! Stairs everywhere!

In one small minority village the women never cut their hair. They take great pride in uncoiling it all for me. Some have as much as 10' of hair! I can't imagine how much work it must be to keep it groomed. I'd be afraid it would strangle me in my sleep!

I was told to pick out a chicken for dinner. Somehow I just couldn't. As hungry as I am for real food, I wasn't willing to watch the chicken be killed. This one is starting to look tasty though. I may have to reconsider!

When you live in the clouds, it is never dry. I was hoping the sun might peek through, but instead I got the "atmoshperic look". The constant rain makes this place a gardener's paradise and they take full advantage if it, growing things in every square foot. The wireless connection I've tapped into must be…

For anyone adventurous enough to make it all the way to the top, a very festive looking greeting party awaits. However, it's more of a workout than most people can handle. The air is very thin at this altitude and the climb is a good three hours! I thought I would die before I made…