Tai O Fishing Village - Lantau Island

September 2020

We board the ferry to Lantau Island.  Notice the tram line in the background.  That leads to the Big Buddha.  We hiked there last January.  The adventures are connecting themselves.

The ferry enters the bay of Tai O Village.  The mountain backdrop adds to the secluded feel.

We feel as though we’ve stepped back in time to a simpler era.

The shops display some interesting fish items.

The displays were amazing.  One could buy anything related to preparing and eating fish.

We see endless packages of fish stomach.  It resembles pieces of soft foam.  This provides flavor to soups and sauces.  Who knew?  I didn’t buy this product.  My culture is showing.

Another food flavoring item - I don't even know what it is.  A church employee purchased a fish sauce here.  The odor is so offensive his wife insists the jar can never be opened in the house.  Jones promises it is tasty with fish.  I'm not sure I believe him.  

Clothes drying and fish drying – how will the clothes smell at day’s end?

I’m not sure why the heads are covered in paper?  Guesses?

A Tai O home with boats and fish on the clothes line - What a classic scene

Starfish!!

Drying egg yolks – I can’t explain the use of the final product here either.

Enjoy a few fruits and veggies with those fish.

Unique topiary type trees

Notice Rick on the bridge - he's easy to spot with that hat.

The photo taken from the same spot on the bridge, with a sudden gust of wind.

What a clever way to recycle – the “fish” is filled with cans and plastic bottles.