November - Antiques Market, Victoria Peak, and more

 

We rode the old cable car to the peak on our first visit.  Then, as we excitedly began the hike to the bottom, we took a wrong turn.  At a major intersection we took another wrong turn.  We finally reached the Church Office building seven miles later.  I wanted to repeat the attempt and we found success!  The antiques market appeared on our way to the ferry.

Victoria Peak – Hong Kong in the background

Antiques market – lots of jewelry and Chinese trinkets

                     Chinese statues and dragons, always dragons

                        Painting, jade statues, and teapots

                                    Mask varieties and Buddha statues

                        Rick stands next to more dragons.  They symbolize power and strength.

Mao statues and other characters.  Many antiques/culture markets display old Chinese items.  I assume many of these “treasures” belonged to grandparents.  

     Old Chinese coins, statues, jewelry, and more.  One man's treasure. . .

Senior missionaries eat lunch on the 4^th floor.  This is an extension to a chapel with a kitchenette nearby.  It appears to be a harmless group but the noise level often rises and lots of laughter occurs daily.  We enjoy this crowd.  We all work hard so this short, social break is always welcomed.

Initially, we were allowed sit together in groups of six.  The number has since been reduced to four.  Covid strikes again.  7 of our seniors are MIA on this day.

     The Blind Pig.  Is this a good name choice for a restaurant?

This drawing seems to replace the menu.  Pork represents the major meat available in Hong Kong.  Fish, or course, leads the way in prevalence and popularity. 

The Salted Pig is located next to The Blind Pig.  Many diners enjoy both locations.  The name still leaves me halting at the door.   Is it cultural?  What’s in a name?