This is a very easy hike - a good stroll if it it's too hot or you just don't feel like climbing up all the steps to Mount Parker or Mount Butler. The hike starts at Quarry Bay MTR station. Take exit A, turn right, and you will find yourself walking along the King’s Road… Continue reading Hiking: Sir Cecil’s Ride
After visiting the St. Stephen's College Heritage Trail we crossed the street to the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum. This free-entry, two-floor museum showcases 170 years of crime and punishment in Hong Kong. It traces the transformation of the Hong Kong penal system from the original punishment-as-a-deterrent model to the current approach that promotes rehabilitation.… Continue reading Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum
I had been here before, but that was almost three years ago. This time I visited the Stanley Military Cemetery as part of the St. Stephen's College Heritage Trail. The College has direct access (through a set of gates for which you need keys) to the cemetery, as it is linked to its history. The… Continue reading Stanley Military Cemetery
MeetUp hikes are really a great way to explore hidden corners of Hong Kong... and yesterday I discovered the St. Stephens College Heritage Trail in Stanley. Public access to Heritage Trail is allowed on selected weekends and public holidays with a prior appointment - so we were lucky that one of our group members organised… Continue reading St. Stephen’s College Heritage Trail
Usually I post my 'Interview with...' post on Monday, but as you can tell, it's been a bit delayed. That's because I'm busy travelling. Because of that, I'll feature a travel blog today: Curly Traveller. Anja writes about more than just travelling, but that is how I came across her blog. I found it while… Continue reading Interview with Curly Traveller
In the first part of the series I told you how we keep Sam safe, now let me tell you how to keep your indoor cat engaged and exercised… which is very important, otherwise your cat would just eat, sleep and get fat! Sometimes Sam chases his own tail, he runs full speed through our… Continue reading Living with an indoor cat in Hong Kong & keeping Sam happy
I had read so many things about The Sea Ranch - but I've never been. It is a fascinating piece of Hong Kong history and I'm still hoping that one day I can walk over from Mui Wo or take a ferry from Cheung Chau, but so far all I've seen of the Sea Ranch,… Continue reading The Sea Ranch on Lantau
Yes... I'm falling behind with my daily posts. Mea culpa, but life is just very busy at the moment! For today, let's take a deep breath and relax with some calming oils. My friend Ling-Yee specialises in creating aromatherapy mixes for different needs in life - and I have my own 'Ruth's sweet dreams' inhaler… Continue reading Interview with Ling-Yee’s Aromatherapy
I stumbled upon Grace's blog Salt & Chili because I was looking on the web on what people were writing about Panino Giusto, and then I noticed that she writes great blog posts about food outlets in Hong Kong, but also recipes she tried and tested. What I love about her blog is the combination… Continue reading Interview with Salt & Chili
Several people had asked me how we keep a cat in our flat in Hong Kong – given that space is so limited in Hong Kong. But it is actually not a problem. If you were to ask Sam, and he could talk, he would probably say that he is happy and there is enough… Continue reading Living with an indoor cat in Hong Kong & keeping Sam safe
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