We checked the weather forecast and good sunny weather was predicted. Given so, we decided to go to Lamma island that we had missed a few days back.
We tabao bfast from the same 茶餐厅. I bought a 波罗包 that came straight from oven. It was still hot when I ate it in the hotel room and it was so darn good. I am drooling when I think about it now.
To go to Lamma islanad, we had to take the MTR to Central and then walked to Hongkong MTR before exiting at the IFC.
A previous blog that I read stated the ferry departure at 10.20am and an hour wait for the next ferry. It was 10am when we exited the MTR. We were trying to turn on Google Map for direction and I thought it would be easier if we asked the security guard for direction but it turned out that he pointed us to a totally different direction from Google map. Who did we trust? Google map of course and it turned out that Google map was correct. Heng ah!
It was an easy walk to the Central pier for the ferry; cutting right through the hige shopping mall. The pier was visible from afar.
The timetable that I saw on the blog post was outdated. The ferry was at 10.10am instead and we were on the dot!
We were running around looking for the ticket booth only to be told that the ferry tickets were to be paid using Octopus card. Impressive! Luckily we just topped up the cards. We also realised how costly it is to travel around in HKG. Other than the taxis to and from Lantau island, we had been traveling via MTR and each trip is easily SGD 2 to 3. Ouch! Didn't we just top up the Octopus card? Low value again?
We were the last few passengers to board (Ok, run for) the ferry. The ferry left right on time and it was an easy 20 mins ride.
While on the ferry, Zaky was surprised that we were going to an island again. Didn't we just go to an island on the 1st day? Haha, so many islands to visit. Hello Lamma Island!
There is a family trail in Lamma island that starts at the Yung Shue Wan (YSW) pier, which was where we landed and would end at the Sok Kwu Wan (SKW) pier. The trail would take about 1 hr 20 mins to complete and we would take the ferry back from Sok Kwu Wan. It sounded like we had everything in plan except that we forgot to find out the ferry departure time from Sok Kwu Wan. Haha.
Concrete path greeted us when we 1st landed. YSW is an existing village.
There were many friendly dogs and kids love dogs. Popo would have freaked out at how the dogs were licking the kids, probably the left behind snacks still on their lips and face.
While walking through village, we saw grannies with their grandkids, parading them like prized possessions, villages having their morning 饮茶. Everybody seems to know everybody. Super cosy.
There was plenty of seafood too. Being next to the sea, it is no wonder that seafood restaurants spout everywhere.
With the green post box, we are obviously tourists.
The concrete walkpaths were narrow and the motorised carts appeared to be the main mode of transport. It was quite irritating to make way for these carts every 3sec but they disappeared once we got out of the village and start the trail proper.
There were nice concrete walk paths for the entire trail. We looked at the plants and chit chat while we took in the scenery.
After a long walk, we arrived at the beach.
When kids see beaches, they go crazy. It was a small lovely beach. Unfortunately, the weather was too good and sunny. The midday sun was baking the kids and we couldn't stay long. There was some sea water collected among the rocks and we saw trapped sea urchin and what seemed like mini orange jelly fishes (?).
Rule 101: Lil Shauna must collect sea shells at the beach.
If we didnt stop them, the kids would have spent the entire day at the beach. The mid day sun was merciless and we couldn't sense any hint of winter. I think Elsa went on a holiday. We had to chase the kids off the beach and to start the trail again.
It was supposed to be a natural walk and therefore plants and trees are supposed to grow freely and wildly. I shouldnt complain but thought it was super funny that resting points and vieiwng platforms are now blocked by overgrown vegetation. Great views huh? The sea view beyond those plants was fantastic, provided that one is tall enough... or have a tall chair.
Look how tall and big this common plant we always see back home.
It would be fantastic if we had cooler weather. Then again, it is better than rain. Hello blue sky!
At the end of the trail, we saw one of these caves. They were Kamikaza craves built by Japanese during WW2 where they planned to launch Kamikaza speed boat to collide with allied war ships but they didn't complete building the caves before the war ended. The cave was filled with water now.
It was about 2ish when we finally arrived at disembarkation pier.
We had a super late lunch at the only non seafood restaurant at the SKW pier. There were definitely more food choices at YSW and more populated. Lunch was by the sea, don't play, play.
It was way too rush for next ferry at 2.35pm.
There was a little playground next to the pier and the kids met some Hongkonger kids and played for a good 30 mins.
The parents? Relax one corner of course.
We took the 4.05pm ferry back. The ferry left right on the dot and took us 40 mins. The fares were paid when we disembarked at Central Pier, either via Octopus card or cash. Cool.
Next, we took the MTR to Wan Chai and found the toy street at Tai Yuan Street. We were surprised to see a night market instead but got to buy some much needed socks for the kids. I brought a change of socks but apparently their stinky feet needed more. The stuff at the night market aren't cheap.
The toy shops lined both sides of the street. There were maybe about 10 shops, all crowded with people doing Christmas shopping. The kids were each given some money to spend but they didn't spend all the money allocated. Lil Shauna is too old for toys actually. Zaky was interested in some big items but we had no space in out luaggage. Eventually, they each bought some mini toys and were happy to go.
For dinner, we had porridge, something different from the usual dinner and it was good!
Back at TST, we had to change extra HK$. I seriously didn't remember HKG to be so expensive. It had been a long day but Zaky still found energy to play his basketball bought from the toy street. Good night!
Mummy Lim
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