Stanley

A few weeks ago we decided to take a family stroll...starting at our apartment in the middle of the island, and ending our journey on the south side in the village of Stanley.  Stanley is by far one of my favorite destinations in Hong Kong.  There is a boardwalk with great pubs and restaurants, all overlooking the water, and a market in a maze of alleys selling everything from artwork, to clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, etc.  We had absolutely no idea how long it would take to arrive at our destination, but figured the trail was mostly downhill and totally within our capabilities.  The first half of the walk was through the Tai Tam Country Park that is adjacent to our apartment complex.  The path is paved and free of motor traffic, and is comprised of several bridges that span across the various reservoirs below.        

After hiking all the way to the end of the park, we arrived at an area overlooking Turtle Cove, which has a gorgeous, albeit small, beach.


After two hours, we finally arrived at our destination...Stanley boardwalk!  We treated ourselves to lunch al fresco and a big bowl of water for Bailey.  

View of Stanley Bay